Flag of Saudi Arabia facts for kids
The flag of Saudi Arabia is the official flag of the country Saudi Arabia. It has been used by the Saudi government since March 15, 1973. This special flag is green and features a white Arabic message and a sword.
The writing on the flag is in a beautiful style called Thuluth script. This message is the shahadah, which is an important Islamic declaration of faith. It says:
- لا إله إلا الله محمد رسول الله
- la ilaha ill allah muhammadun rasul allah
- "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is his Messenger"
The sword on the flag is a symbol that shows how important the message is. It looks like it is underlining the words.
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Meaning of the Flag's Design
The green color of the flag is often linked to Islam. Many other green flags with Arabic writing are seen in Islamic countries. However, these flags are usually different from the Saudi national flag because they do not have the sword symbol.
How the Flag is Read
The flag is designed so that the shahadah message can be read correctly from right to left, no matter which side of the flag you are looking at. The sword also points in the same direction on both sides, from the part of the flag closest to the flagpole (the hoist) towards the free-flying end (the fly).
The flag is also "sinister hoisted." This means that when you look at the front of the flag, the side that attaches to the flagpole is on the right.
Special Rules for the Flag
The flag of Saudi Arabia has some unique rules because of the holy message it carries. For example, it is never flown at half-mast. This is a sign of respect for the shahadah written on it.
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The flag of Saudi Arabia is never flown at half-mast.
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Flag of the Royal Saudi Land Forces. (Ratio: 2:3)
