Flag of Pakistan
Description
- A dark green field with a white crescent and five-pointed star, plus a vertical white stripe at the hoist
- Based on the All-India Muslim League flag, adopted at independence in 1947
Trivia
- The white stripe represents religious minorities; the crescent and star represent Islam
- The green represents the Muslim majority; white represents secular values and minorities' rights
- Pakistan adopted this flag in 1947 upon partition from India
Flag of Pakistan
The Pakistani flag was officially adopted on 14 August 1947, following independence from British rule. The design was based on the flag of the All-India Muslim League, created by Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
The dark green field represents Pakistan's Muslim-majority population, with a white vertical stripe at the hoist symbolizing the nation's religious minorities. A white crescent moon represents progress while the five-pointed star symbolizes light and knowledge. This combination reflects Pakistan's commitment to both Islam and the protection of religious minorities.
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