The United Nations has joined the Diwali celebrations in its own unique way. The UN has issued two special Diwali stamps. The stamps have a picture of ‘Diyas’ on them.
India’s permanent representative to UN, Syed Akbaruddin informed this in a tweet thanking UN. He tweeted, “Thank you @UNStamps for portraying our common quest for the triumph of Good over Evil in your 1st set of Diwali stamps on the occasion of the auspicious Festival of Lights.”
The struggle between Good & Evil happens everyday @UN
Thank you @UNStamps for portraying our common quest for the triumph of Good over Evil in your 1st set of Diwali stamps on the occasion of the auspicious Festival of Lights#Diwali2018 #HappyDiwali2018 pic.twitter.com/d86P4SBVsf
— Syed Akbaruddin (@AkbaruddinIndia) November 6, 2018
The stamps are being sold in sheets which have a picture of UN the UN headquarters being lit up for the festival. Each sheet contains 10 stamps.
The stamps are now available at the UN headquarters post office and online. The stamps are in the $1.15 denomination, which is the basic rate for international airmail letters.
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