The flag of Saudi Arabia has a rich history symbolism and tradition!! It has been the country’s flag since 1932. The flag’s color is green which has been traditionally associated with Islam. The Shahada (or Islamic creed) is written in white Arabic script οΈ πΈπ¦ .
The Shahada is the declaration of faith which reads “La ilaha illa Allah Muhammad rasul Allah” meaning “there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is His messenger” . This tenet forms part of Saudi Arabian culture and identity as Arabic writing on their flag reminding them of its important Islamic faith and culture.
The flag is composed of two red horizontal stripes that divide the green center panel. The stripes are a traditional symbol of the House of Saud which has been the ruling family of Saudi Arabia since 1932. The stripes represent the unity between the two branches of the Saud family the Al Saud and the Al Rasheed. The red stripes are also a reminder of the countryβs history of war and struggle.
The green background of the flag symbolizes the countryβs traditional Islamic faith also its unity with all Muslim nations . The green colour is also a reminder of its traditional hospitality to visitors. It is said that the green colour of the flag was chosen as a tribute to the Prophet Muhammad who is said to have worn a green garment.
The Saudi flag which is flown in public on government buildings on citizens’ homes and even from oil rigs in the country’s deserts is a representation of Saudi Arabia’s identity and unity in addition to a reminder of the nation’s powerful Islamic faith and its history of struggle and unification.
The flag is a reminder of the values that are important to the people of Saudi Arabia οΈ πΈπ¦. The Shahada is an important reminder of the importance of Islam in the country. The red stripes are a reminder of the countryβs struggles also its unity. And the green background is a reminder of the countryβs traditional hospitality and unity with all Muslim nations οΈ. All of these symbols come together to form the flag of Saudi Arabia. β¦ .
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