Pakistan Flag

Pakistan Flag

The Flag of Pakistan - Description of the Pakistan Flag

As the above picture of the Pakistan Flag indicates the overall background is Green and white

The description of the Pakistan Flag is as follows:

Green with a vertical white band (symbolizing the role of religious minorities) on the hoist side

A large white crescent and star are centered in the green field

The crescent, star, and color green are traditional symbols of Islam

According to Ancient and Heraldic traditions much symbolism is associated with colors. The colors on the Pakistan flag represent the following:

White - peace and honesty & symbolizing the role of religious minorities

Green - hope, joy and love and has a sacred significance as the color green is associated with Islam

The basic style shown in the picture of the Pakistan flag is described as Emblem - reflecting the central design of the flag pattern

All Flag pictures depict flags flying, from the viewer's point of view, from left to right

The shape and flag ratio of the Pakistan flag is described as 2:3 ( length 1½ times the height )

The emblem on the Pakistan flag pictures traditional symbols of Islam

The Meaning & History of the Pakistan Flag - The crescent on the Pakistan flag represents progress and the star symbolizes light and knowledge

The National flag of Pakistan was designed by Muhammad Ali Jinnah

The National flag of Pakistan was adopted, upon independence, on August 14, 1947