Palestine, UAE issue commemorative stamp to honour Gandhi on 150th birth anniversary

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AMALLAH, Oct 02: Palestine on Tuesday released a commemorative postage stamp on Mahatma Gandhi, honouring his "legacy and values", to mark the 150 birth anniversary of the world leader on October 2.

Palestinian Authority’s (PA) Minister of Telecommunication and Information Technology Ishaaq Seder released the stamp in the presence of Representative of India in PA Sunil Kumar at a ceremony held at the ministry here.

Underlining the Mahatma’s principles of nonviolence, values, wisdom and vision, Seder said, "Palestine’s issuance of the commemorative stamp comes in honour of Gandhi’s memory, legacy, and values that guided and shall continue to guide the humanity."

Kumar noted that the gesture to honour India’s ’Father of the Nation’ symbolises the strong historical, political and cultural relations that India and Palestine share.

He also highlighted Gandhi’s significant contribution to human development, stressing that his teachings of peace, freedom, respect and tolerance are still felt around the world.

The Indian mission in Ramallah has organised several events over the past one year to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, drawing a huge response from all sections of the Palestinian society, especially the youths.

At a cycling event organised in the historic city of Jericho in June, the Governor of the city, Jehad Abu al-Asal, said Gandhi is a "real source of inspiration" for the Palestinian society whose messages "will continue to inspire millions of human beings" around the world.


UAE issues special Mahatma Gandhi postage stamps

To mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi on October 2, Emirates Post has issued a commemorative stamp to honour the life and times of India’s most influential leader.

Gandhi played a crucial role in the development of India and notably led the country to independence through non-violent protest. Commonly referred to as the ‘Father of the Nation’, Gandhi is revered by many for his efforts to unite people, regardless of race or religion.

“As we approach the anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday, Emirates Post is issuing a stamp as a celebration of the values Gandhi embodied and upheld during his lifetime,” said Acting Group CEO of Emirates Post Group Abdulla Alashram.

“The stamp serves as a reminder of his significant contribution to human development, and his teachings of tolerance and respect are of universal relevance,” he noted, adding, “seventy years after his passing, Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy can still be felt the world over, and his impact on humanity still lives on.”

Alashram went on to say that the stamp, designed to celebrate an inspirational historical figure, also demonstrates the strong ties the UAE has with India, as well as the contributions Indian expats have played in the development of UAE communities.