[appalachian_dweller]

Not sure if this is true. Just get an email from a friend. Thought I'd pass it along. Can anyone confirm?

This is my first post. Please be patient with me.

[coloradan]

I can't find announcement of a Muslim stamp in the new releases page here but it wouldn't surprise me if such were planned.

[Jean S]

According to Snopes.com, this is true.
http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/boycotts/eidstamp.asp

[EggsAckley]

I seem to recall this about a year ago. Haven't seen the stamps yet though.

[robertpaulsen]

The Eid stamp was issued September 1, 2001, and 75 million stamps were printed.

It was reissued October 10, 2002, and 35 million more were printed.

[Dialup Llama]

Azeezaly S. Jaffer, Vice President, Public Affairs and Communications for the Postal Service, who will dedicate the stamp (said) "The Eid stamp will help us highlight the business, educational and social contributions of the estimated six to seven million Muslims in this country whose cultural heritage has become an integral part of the fabric of this great nation."

I'll say. I think everyone now is very aware of the contributions of muslims living in this country to the fabric of its history. (Note he did not say Americans but merely described them as muslims located in America)

[Texas_Jarhead]

it's true. the stamp has already been produced.

[steplock]

U.S. Postal System Honors Islam

Postage Stamp Celebrating Muslim Holiday To Be Re-Issued

WASHINGTON, D.C. -
The U.S. Postal Service is pleased to announce that the Eid postage stamp will be re-issued on Oct. 10, 2002, at the current First-Class rate of 37 cents.

A 34-cent Eid stamp was first issued on Sept. 1, 2001, at the annual Islamic Society of North America's convention in Des Plaines, Ill. The new version will be available beginning Oct. 10 at Washington, D.C. post offices and at post offices across the country starting the following day. Stamp Page

[xm177e2]

Mohammed wishes you a Happy Eid Nacirema!

[riversarewet]

Have you been asleep for the past few years. This stamp is not new.

[Dubya]

Its true. The stamp has been around awhile. I want buy any. The postmaster where I buy most of my stamps was really put out yesterday when I told him my opinion of them.

Good first post. And welcome to FR.
Dub

[Capriole]

While reading a recent edition of Small Arms Review, I noticed with pleasure that Engel Ballistic Research has a quarter-page display ad which advertises "Precision Subsonic and Match Ammunition, Military and Law Enforcement Sales/CL2 Mfg. ALL PROJECTILES LUBRICATED WITH 100% PURE PORK FAT."

I found a lot of humor in this.

[Rocko]

There's a difference between Muslims and Islamists (or "Islamic Fascism"). To lump them all together is like confusing Catholics with the IRA.

[ChadGore]

We tryed peace, we got 911.