Flag of Iran
Flag NameFlag of Iran
Country NameIran
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2IR
Date Adopted1980-07-29
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio4:7
Primary ColorsGreen, White, Red
Symbolism DescriptionThe green stripe symbolizes growth, unity, and Islam. The white stripe represents peace and honesty. The red stripe stands for martyrdom, bravery, and the revolution. The central red emblem is a stylized form of the word 'Allah' (God) and symbolizes the five principles of Islam, as well as the strength and growth of the Muslim community. The Kufic script 'Allah-o-Akbar' (God is the greatest) repeated 22 times along the green and red stripes emphasizes the religious foundation and commemorates the Iranian Revolution, which occurred on the 22nd day of Bahman.
Symbolism Categoriesreligion
DesignerHamid Nadimi
Has Coat of Armstrue
Legal DescriptionArticle 18 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Description
The national flag of Iran features three horizontal stripes of green, white, and red. In the center of the white stripe is the national emblem of Iran, a stylized red symbol of 'Allah'. Along the inner edges of the green and red stripes, bordering the white stripe, there is Kufic script repeating 'Allah-o-Akbar' (God is the greatest) 22 times.
