Saudi Arabia Flag: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Saudi Arabia

History of the flag

Saudi Arabia has the only flag in the world that can never be flown at half mast as a sign of national mourning.

It was adopted in 1973, but was established in 1932, the year of the country's unification.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • The Shahada, ‘Testimony’ or ‘Attestation’ in Arabic, is the essential profession of faith in Islam.

  • The sword symbolizes the fight for God and justice.

  • The green represents Islam, and the white the peace and purity of the country.