Thursday, June 4, 2009

Spain - Al Manzor


Spain - Al Manzor (2002)


Al-Manzor was a famous Muslim figure during Islamic rule of Spain. A special stamp to commemorate Al-Manzor was issued by Spain postal authority. The stamp was launced on October 25, 2002. Read here for details (but it is in Spanish!). Other stamps of Spain are available there as well.
Al-Manzor's 2002 stamp was issued to honor his death centenary (c. 938 -1002) . Read about Al-Manzor here - from wiki source. List of other personalities whose appeared on Spanish stamp is available here - also of wiki.


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