Bosnia postage stamps year 2007 Muslim School MNH
In 2007, BH Pošta (the postal service based in Sarajevo) issued a commemorative stamp to mark the 140th Anniversary of the First Muslim School (Medresa).
This stamp specifically honors the Gazi Husrev-beg Medresa in Sarajevo, which is one of the oldest and most prestigious educational institutions in the Balkans.
Stamp Details
| Feature | Details |
| Official Title | 140 Years of the Muslim Secondary School (Medresa) |
| Year of Issue | 2007 |
| Michel Number | Mi. 481 |
| Face Value | 1.00 KM (Bosnian Convertible Mark) |
| Motive | Exterior view of the historic school building and courtyard. |
| Designer | M. Garibija |
Context & Significance
- The School: The Gazi Husrev-beg Medresa was founded in 1537, but the 2007 issue specifically commemorates the 140-year milestone of its modern era or a specific architectural expansion.
- Educational Heritage: This institution is central to Bosnian cultural identity, having served as a bridge between Islamic scholarship and European educational standards for centuries.
- Philatelic Interest: The designer, Mufid Garibija, is well known for his architectural stamp designs. A previous 1999 stamp by him featuring the “Kursumli Medresa” actually won an international award for the most beautiful stamp in the world.
Other 2007 Islamic Heritage Issues
If this is not the stamp you are looking for, BH Pošta also issued another closely related stamp in 2007:
- Gazi Husrev-beg Library (Mi. 489): This stamp features the interior and manuscripts of the famous library located within the same complex.
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