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Flag of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation

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Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
Flag of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
UseOther Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag
Adopted28 June 2011[1]
DesignA green shade and globe, with the Kaaba at the center of the globe on a white field.
Former flag
Adopted1981
Relinquished2011
DesignA green field with an upward-facing red crescent enveloped in a white disc in the center; inside the disc, the words "Allahu Akbar" were written in Arabic calligraphy.

The flag of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation was adopted in 2011.

Design and symbolism

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It is white with the organization's emblem in the center, which consists of a green shade globe, surrounded by a crescent moon, with the Kaaba at the center of the globe on a white field. The elements of the emblem reflect the organization's corporate philosophy according to their new statutes.[1]

Former flag

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The former flag was adopted in 1981,[2] which featured a green background with an upward-facing red crescent enveloped in a white disc in the center; inside the disc, the words "Allahu Akbar" were written in Arabic calligraphy.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Wahab, Siraj (June 28, 2011). "OIC is now Organization of Islamic Cooperation". Arab News. Jeddah: Saudi Research & Publishing Company. Archived from the original on July 12, 2011. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  2. ^ Horváth, Zoltán (13 November 2013). "Organization of Islamic Cooperation". CRW Flags. Flags of the World. Retrieved 25 January 2016.