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de stamp

The Eid stamp, designed by Zakariya of Arlington, Va., features the Arabic phrase “Eid mubarak” in gold calligraphy on a blue background. English text on the stamps reads “EID GREETINGS.”

http://www.usps.com/news/2001/philatelic/sr01_054.html


http://islam.about.com/library/glossary/bldef-eidmubarak.htm

Definition: A phrase of greetings said among Muslims to congratulate each other on holidays. It literally means, “Blessed Festival!” The appropriate answer is, “Allah yubarak feek!” (May Allah bless it for you also!)


25 posted on 12/21/2008 5:08:10 PM PST by deport
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thanks


31 posted on 12/21/2008 5:28:26 PM PST by fproy2222
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