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Year: 1989
Men's Costume - Dhahira Region
Issued in 1989 as part of the Omani Costumes series, this stamp commemorates the traditional men's costume of the Dhahira Region, an area in northwestern Oman known for its tribal heritage and historic desert communities. The costume features a traditional dishdasha, a distinctive regional head covering, and the khanjar, an iconic symbol of Omani culture and masculinity. The style reflects the customs and traditions that have characterized the region for generations. By featuring the men's costume of the Dhahira Region, the Sultanate of Oman highlighted the importance of preserving regional cultural traditions and promoting awareness of the country's diverse heritage. The issue celebrated traditional dress as a symbol of identity, history, and craftsmanship, while emphasizing its role in maintaining the cultural continuity and national pride of the Omani people.
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Inscriptions and Drawings (National Day 1990)
Inscriptions and Drawings (National Day 1990)
The Sultan Qaboos Rose
150th Anniversary of Omani-American Friendship (1840-1990)
Semail (Samail) Ophiolite
Semail (Samail) Ophiolite
40th Anniversary of Gulf Air (1950-1990)
5th Anniversary of the Gulf Investment Corporation (GIC)
5th Anniversary of the Gulf Investment Corporation (GIC)
10th Session of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
10th Session of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
Year of Agriculture - National Day 1989
Year of Agriculture - National Day 1989
Men's Costume - Muscat Region
Men's Costume - Southern Region
Men's Costume - Eastern Region
Men's Costume - Dhahira Region
Women's Costume - Muscat Region
Women's Costume - Southern Region
Women's Costume - Interior Region
Women's Costume - Batinah Region
Women's costume - Eastern Region
Women's Costume - Dhahira Region
