Tunisia 1995: 60th Anniversary of the Death of Poet Aboul-Qacem Echebbi

Tunisia · 1995 · 350 Tunisian Millimes

This stamp commemorates the 60th anniversary of the death of Aboul-Qacem Echebbi (1909-1934), Tunisia's national poet. The design features a portrait of Echebbi, who is best known for authoring the final two verses of the current Tunisian national anthem, "Humat al-Hima" (Defenders of the Homeland).

Issued in 1995, this stamp honors a key figure of modern Tunisian literature whose work, filled with themes of freedom and patriotism, became influential during the country's struggle for independence and beyond.