Flag of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
The flag of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation is white with the organization's emblem in the center, which consists of a green crescent and globe, with the Kaaba at the center of the globe. The elements of the emblem reflect the organization's corporate philosophy according to their new statutes.[1]
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| Use | Other  |
|---|---|
| Adopted | 28 June 2011[1] |
| Design | A green crescent and globe, with the Kaaba at the center of the globe. |
In 2011 this replaced the earlier flag, 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.
References
- Wahab, Siraj (June 28, 2011). "OIC is now Organization of Islamic Cooperation". Arab News. Jeddah: Saudi Research & Publishing Company. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
- Horváth, Zoltán (13 November 2013). "Organization of Islamic Cooperation". CRW Flags. Flags of the World. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
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