Eid Greetings Forever Stamps, 2016 Sheet – Eid Cards and Invitations

The Muslim prophet Muhammad observed the first Eid (or celebration) with his followers after winning the Battle of Badr.

In 622, the Muslims left their homes in Mecca because of religious persecution and settled in Medina. They raided caravans along the trade route to Mecca as a means of economic survival and as revenge for being forced from their homes.

During the spring of 624, 1,000 camels laden with goods were headed to Mecca. Muhammad and his small army of 313 men set out for the oasis at Badr to intercept the caravan. When the nobles in Mecca found out about the planned raid, they joined forces to protect their possessions.