Flag of Iraq
Flag NameFlag of Iraq
Country NameIraq
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2IQ
Date Adopted2008-01-22
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio2:3
Primary Colorsred, white, black, green
Symbolism DescriptionThe red stripe symbolizes courage and the struggle for freedom. The white stripe represents generosity and purity. The black stripe signifies the triumphs of Islam and the dark periods of oppression. The green Kufic script "Allahu Akbar" (God is the greatest) in the center of the white stripe is a direct religious invocation. The three horizontal stripes are traditional Pan-Arab colors, representing unity and liberation.
Symbolism Categoriesreligion
DesignerNot specifically attributed for the 2008 modification, which removed the three green stars from the previous flag.
Related FlagsFlag of Egypt, Flag of Syria, Flag of Yemen, Historical flags of Iraq
Legal DescriptionThree equal horizontal stripes of red, white, and black, with the green Kufic script "Allahu Akbar" centered in the white stripe.
Description
The national flag of Iraq features three equal horizontal stripes of red, white, and black, with the green Kufic script of "Allahu Akbar" (God is the greatest) centered in the white stripe.
