Flag of Iraq
Colors
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Meaning & Symbolism
Red represents the courage and bravery of the Iraqi people. White symbolizes generosity and peace. Black evokes triumph over enemies and dark periods in history. Green represents Islam. The central inscription "Allahu Akbar" (God is great) is written in Kufic calligraphy.
History
The Arab liberation colors date from 1963. The inscription was added in 1991. The original three stars (Arab unity) were removed in 2008.
Curiosities
The current calligraphy was designed to be neutral between different Arabic scripts. It is almost identical to the flags of Egypt, Syria and Yemen.
