The flag of Algeria consists of two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white, with a red five-pointed star within a red crescent centered over the two-color boundary. Each of the elements on the flag has a specific meaning related to the country’s history and culture:
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Green: This color is symbolic of Islam, which is the predominant religion of Algeria.
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White: This color represents peace and purity.
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Red Crescent: The crescent is a common symbol in the Islamic world, and its presence on the Algerian flag reflects the country’s majority Muslim population.
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Red Five-pointed Star: The star represents the five pillars of Islam, which are the foundation of Muslim life. The five pillars are: Shahada (faith), Salat (prayer), Zakat (charity), Sawm (fasting during the month of Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca).
The design of the flag is closely linked to the country’s struggle for independence from French colonial rule. The Front de Libération Nationale (National Liberation Front), which led the fight for independence, adopted the flag in the mid-20th century. The flag was officially adopted on July 3, 1962, when Algeria gained its independence.
The combination of colors and symbols on the Algerian flag reflects both the country’s Islamic heritage and its history of struggle and resilience.