The Day of Education - 35 dirham

The Day of Education - 35 dirham

Year
1971
Face Value
35
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
National Day

Catalogs References

Michel
QA 463
Yvert & Tellier
QA 166
Stanley Gibbons
QA 363

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
13½
Printing
Offset lithography
Printers
Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ltd
The Day of Education in Qatar (1971) marked a pivotal milestone in the nation's early modern era, celebrating a period of profound scholastic advancement, civic enlightenment, and educational transformation. Observed during a historic year that also saw Qatar achieve full political independence, this national occasion highlighted the state's rapid transition toward building a robust, modern public school system and expanding literacy across all segments of society. The event emphasized the foundational role of structured academic learning, scientific literacy, and teacher training as the ultimate engines for civic progress, economic diversification, and sustainable nation-building. In regional philately, this significant day was honored with commemorative stamp releases that featured uplifting motifs of student engagement, academic tools, and scholastic achievement, proudly reflecting Qatar's deep institutional commitment to cultivating human capital and fostering a legacy of universal education.