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MICH Womens Bureau Commemoration Stamp issued by the GPO today to celebrate 50 years of the MICH Womens Bureau at the Cinnamob Lakeside Hotel in Colombo.
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Life and times of Alhaj H.S. Ismail
By Alhaj A. H. M. Azwer, MP, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, President, H. S. Ismail Commemoration Committee. – Daily News Sat May 17 2003 H.S. Ismail is a distinguished product of Puttalam. According to eminent Greek, Roman and Arab historians, Puttalam, Manthota and Galle had Arab settlements several centuries before the birth of Christ. Ibn Batuta, the famous Arab traveller …
Read More »The Tale of Two Stamps
Stamps, often regarded as miniature canvases, capture significant historical moments, notable figures, and and mark anniversaries. Two such stamps tell compelling stories: the commemorative stamp of Ahmed Orabi Pasha issued by Sri Lanka in 1983 and the stamp marking 66 years of Uninterrupted Friendship between Egypt and Sri Lanka, issued on 24th October, 2023. Orabi Pasha Commemorative Stamp (1983) On 10th January 1883, …
Read More »A.M.A. AZEEZ COMMEMORATION STAMP
A.M.A, Azeez was recognised as a National Hero of Sri Lanka and a commemoration stamp was issued on 22.5.1986. Stamps were also issued for other National Heroes, namely, Martin Wickramasinghe, Brahmachari Walisinghe Harischandra, Ven. Kalukondayawe Sri Pragnasekara Maha Nayake Thero and G.G. Ponnambalam. Invitation for Release of Stamp on 22.5.1986 First Day Cover with Stamps Brief sketch of A.M.A. Azeez …
Read More »M C Abdul Cader : The man who fought for the fez
Everyone knows of the vagaries that sartorial styles are subjected to. Today, more than ever, styles of dress and minor articles of dress like ties, shoes, head gear etc., seem to change with every change of wind ! We are aware that an important item of dress, the head cover and, for the Muslims, more than for any other community, …
Read More »Sir Razik Fareed – Stamp Collection
Date of issue 1988-05-22 Porrait of Sir Razik Fareed (National Heroes -1988)
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