Daily Archive: June 6, 2026

CANADA | Eid Festivals (2026)

Eid Festival 2026

Postage Stamp : Eid Festival (2026)
Date of Issue : March 10, 2026
Description : This series was issued to celebrate the Islamic festivals of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. The 2026 design features beautiful, intricate Islamic geometric mosaics. This cover is particularly special as it displays the stamps side-by-side in three distinct color palettes: vibrant magenta and pink (left), striking blue and silver (center), and rich green and gold (right). All three stamps are uniquely die-cut to follow the complex shape of the outer geometric pattern. Additionally, if you look closely at the outer edges of the central star patterns, the artwork cleverly integrates stylized Canadian maple leaves into the traditional artwork, serving as a symbol of cultural diversity and inclusivity.

Postmark Date : April 17, 2026
Postmark Location : Fort Langley, BC (British Columbia)

The cancellation include the historical text “The birthplace of BC 1858,” referencing Fort Langley’s historical status as the site where the colony of British Columbia was officially proclaimed.

JAPAN | The 25th Summer Deaflympics – Tokyo, Japan

The 25th Summer Deaflympics - Tokyo, Japan The 20th National Athletic Meeting, Gifu

Postage Stamp : The 25th Summer Deaflympics – Tokyo, Japan
Date of Issue : November 05, 2025
Description : This stamp commemorates the 25th Summer Deaflympics, scheduled to be held in Tokyo in November 2025. The artwork dynamically illustrates a women’s basketball game (a core sport in the Deaflympics). In the foreground, spectators are shown cheering using the visual sign language gesture for applause (raised, twisting hands). A branch of cherry blossoms (sakura) decorates the bottom left corner, symbolizing the host nation.

Postage Stamp : The 20th National Athletic Meeting, Gifu
Date of Issue : October 24, 1965
Description : This se-tenant (joined) pair of stamps was issued to commemorate the 20th National Sports Festival of Japan (Kokutai), which was held in Gifu Prefecture in 1965.

  • The Brown Stamp: Features a male gymnast executing a maneuver on the pommel horse.
  • The Green Stamp: Features a male athlete competing in the race walk.
  • Sheet Margin: The Japanese text printed on the bottom margin below the brown stamp reads “大蔵省印刷局製造”, which indicates they were manufactured by the Printing Bureau of the Ministry of Finance.