Tekke of Umm Haram, 50th Anniversary of British Rule, Republic of Cyprus

Tekke of Umm Haram, 50th Anniversary of British Rule, Republic of Cyprus

Postage stamps--Cyprus--History

Γραμματόσημα--Κύπρος--Ιστορία

Κύπρος--Ιστορία--Βρετανική Κυριαρχία--1878-1960

Cyprus--History--British rule--1878-1960

The Tekke of Umm Haram, by the shores of the salt lake of Larnaca, stands serene among the palm and cypress trees. Within its domes and minarets is the tomb (built in 1760) of Umm Haram, a lady who enjoyed a respected position with the Prophet and whom he called "Honoured Mother". She had come to Cyprus with the Arab invaders in 694 A.D. bud died accidentally when she fell off her mule and broke her neck. As one of the most holy places in the Moslem world it has been an important place of pilgrimage for Turkish Cypriots, while in the past Turkish vessels sailing past dipped their flags in homage. This stamp is unique, being the only example that has the inscription of the place in Turkish using the Arabic alphabet. Date of withdrawal 31st January 1929.

Cyprus Post, Republic of Cyprus

Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία, Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία

Cyprus Post, Republic of Cyprus

Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία, Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία

Library of Cyprus University of Technology

Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology

1st February 1928

Cyprus Post, Republic of Cyprus

Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία, Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία

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