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The stamp's release reflects the importance of preserving and celebrating national heritage and underscores Sharjah's position as a leading platform for safeguarding and documenting tangible and intangible heritage using contemporary methods.
The stamp was launched during the opening ceremony at the Heritage District in the Heart of Sharjah. His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, graciously signed the stamp, a gesture embodying His Highness's commitment to documenting, promoting, and solidifying the presence of cultural heritage in the national consciousness.
The commemorative issue features six designs inspired by the theme of the Sharjah Heritage Days, "The Radiance of Authenticity." These designs embody the meanings of joy and celebration, identity and heritage, connection to roots, and inherited values, along with the symbolism of family and stability, and the aspiration for a future rooted in authenticity. Among the most prominent elements of these designs is the presence of the traditional cannon, which has transformed from a tool used in ancient wars into a social symbol used during holidays to announce the arrival of Eid after the Eid prayer, carrying connotations of gathering and camaraderie. This issue underscores the role of postage stamps as a national record that documents cultural events, preserves collective memory, and transmits symbols of identity to future generations.
His Excellency Abubaker Al Kindi, Director of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, said: "The issuance of the special postage stamp for Sharjah Heritage Days represents an important milestone in the event's journey, which spans more than two decades. Through this issue, heritage is transformed into a preserved visual memory that transcends generations and reaches the world." This collaboration with Emirates Post reflects our commitment to presenting our national heritage in contemporary ways that blend authenticity and innovation, documenting a deeply rooted cultural moment in the collective consciousness of our society.
For his part, Bader Mohammed Saab, Head of the Public Service Committee for Sharjah Heritage Days, emphasised that the stamp is the first of its kind associated with the event, embodying its 23-year history. He noted that Sharjah has a long and distinguished history of issuing postage stamps, dating back to before the formation of the UAE, and that this issue carries cultural and humanistic messages reflecting the depth of Emirati heritage and the emirate's pioneering role in preserving it.
He added that the stamp's issuance reflects the spirit of integration between cultural and national institutions in documenting major heritage events. It gives Sharjah Heritage Days a documentary dimension that extends beyond the event's boundaries and location, and carries a cultural message directed at new generations, introducing them to the symbols and values of Emirati heritage. He noted that this stamp will remain a visual memento documenting a significant cultural moment in the history of Sharjah Heritage Days, carrying a message of pride in the national heritage for future generations.
Postal stamps stand out as a microcosm of national memory, reflecting the identity and history of peoples. They contribute to commemorating cultural events and connecting the past with the present, while transmitting human and cultural values to future generations. This serves as a message affirming that when heritage is documented, it remains present and renewed in consciousness and sentiment.
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