FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 14, 2001
STATEMENT BY AZEEZALY S. JAFFER, VICE PRESIDENT, PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND COMMUNICATIONS, U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
November 14, 2001
Washington, DC - "The U.S. Postal Service today is reproducing its Holiday Stamp promotional posters in local post offices in response to recent concerns raised by the American Muslim community.
Due to an oversight, an image of the Eid stamp, which commemorates two important Islamic festivals, was left off the promotional posters.
The Postal Service deeply regrets the oversight and is reprinting the holiday posters depicting the Eid stamp image in local post offices. Eid stamps will be available for sale at post offices nationwide this Holiday season. These historic stamps are featured prominently on the Postal Service's web site and are available for purchase online at the Postal Store www.usps.com, or by calling toll free 1-800 STAMP-24.
Also, we have held numerous ceremonies and events around the country to promote and celebrate this stamp since its issuance September 1.
The Postal Service is proud to feature the Eid stamp as part of its commemorative holiday stamp series in recognition of the many outstanding contributions of the Muslim community here in the United States and throughout the world."
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