US Postal Service releases stamp to commemorate Diwali festival

Updated At : 06:20 PM Oct 06, 2016 IST

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New York, October 6

A Diwali stamp was launched here by the US postal service, capping seven-year-long efforts by Indian-Americans and influential American lawmakers to commemorate the festival of lights.

The stamp was unveiled at the Indian Consulate at an elaborate "first-day-of-issue" dedication ceremony yesterday.

The US Postal Service (USPS) commemorated the Hindu festival of Diwali by dedicating the Diwali Forever stamp.

The stamp shows a photo of a traditional 'diya' lit against a sparkling gold background and the words 'Forever USA 2016' written below.

US Postal Service releases stamp to commemorate Diwali festival

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