The term is celebrated on October 14th to commemorate the founding of the Arab Postal Union. Collectors often look for "First Day Covers," which are specially designed envelopes with stamps cancelled on their first day of issue, such as those from the Egypt Post.
: A general term for headscarves worn by Muslim women to cover the hair and neck. The term is celebrated on October 14th to
: A traditional square cotton scarf, often with a checkered pattern (red and white or black and white), worn by men to protect against sun and sand. The term is celebrated on October 14th to
: A black cord used to keep the keffiyeh or ghutra in place on the head. The term is celebrated on October 14th to
