Flag of Jordan
Colors
#000000
#FFFFFF
#007A3D
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Meaning & Symbolism
Black represents the Abbasid Caliphate, white the Umayyad Caliphate, green the Fatimid Caliphate, and red the Hashemite dynasty. The seven-pointed star represents the unity of Arab peoples.
History
Adopted on April 16, 1928, based on the flag of the Arab Revolt of 1916.
Curiosities
The seven-pointed star represents the seven verses of the Al-Fatiha surah of the Quran and also symbolizes faith in one God.
