Martyrs' Day Monument - 20 piastre

Issued in 1960, this stamp commemorates Martyrs' Day, observed annually on 6 May in Lebanon. The design depicts the Martyrs' Monument in Beirut, erected in memory of Lebanese and Syrian nationalists who were executed by Ottoman authorities on 6 May 1916 during the First World War. The monument became a powerful symbol of sacrifice, patriotism, and the struggle for national freedom and self-determination.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Lebanese Republic paid tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for the cause of freedom and national dignity. The issue highlighted the importance of historical remembrance and national unity, while celebrating the enduring legacy of the martyrs as symbols of courage, patriotism, and Lebanon's aspiration for independence and sovereignty.