The chevron represents the Hashemite dynasty and the Arab Revolt.
Trivia
The black star represents Arab unity; the colours represent Pan-Arab symbolism
The white horizontal stripe commemorates the Hashemite dynasty
Jordan adopted this flag in 1928 as a Pan-Arab symbol with local Hashemite royal references
Design
A horizontal triband of
black
white
green
with a red chevron based on the hoist side
containing a white seven-pointed star
Symbolism
Color
Interpretation
Red
The Hashemite dynasty, bloody struggle for freedom
White
The Umayyad dynasty, bright and peaceful future
Green
The Fatimid dynasty
Black
The Abbasid dynasty
Star
Its seven-pointed star refers to the seven verses of Al-Fatiha. The seven points represent faith in one God, humanity, humility, national spirit, virtue, social justice, and aspiration.
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