Flag of Iran
Iran's flag has three equal horizontal stripes: green on top, white in the middle and red at the bottom. In the center is a red emblem, a stylized form of the word Allah shaped somewhat like a tulip. Along the inner edges of the green and red stripes, the phrase Allahu Akbar is written 22 times in white Kufic script. The ratio is 4:7.
Colors
- Red #D80808 · 34%
- White #F8F8F8 · 33%
- Green #289848 · 33%
Proportions: 4:7
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Iran
Green is linked to Islam and growth, white to peace and red to courage and martyrdom. The tulip shape recalls a tradition that red tulips grow from the blood of martyrs. The 22 repetitions of Allahu Akbar refer to the 22nd day of the Iranian month of Bahman, when the 1979 revolution succeeded. The current design was adopted in 1980.
Map of Iran
Iran is a country in Western Asia, in the Middle East. It borders Iraq, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan, with the Caspian Sea to the north and the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman to the south.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Iran?
The flag of Iran is red, white, and green.
What are the proportions of the flag of Iran?
The flag of Iran has a ratio of 4:7 (height to width).
What does the flag of Iran mean?
Green is linked to Islam and growth, white to peace and red to courage and martyrdom. The tulip shape recalls a tradition that red tulips grow from the blood of martyrs. The 22 repetitions of Allahu Akbar refer to the 22nd day of the Iranian month of Bahman, when the 1979 revolution succeeded. The current design was adopted in 1980.
Can I download the flag of Iran?
Yes: this page has the flag of Iran as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (SVG file: SiBr4Designer: Hamid NadimiConstruction: ISIRI).
