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National Flag
Formal Name
Islamic Republic of Iran
Local Name
Iran
Local Formal Name
Jomhuri-ye Eslami-ye Iran
History of Iranian Flag
The flag of Iran consists of three equal
horizontal bands of green (top), white, and red; the national
emblem (a stylized representation of the word Allah in the shape
of a tulip, a symbol of martyrdom) in red is centred in the
white band; ALLAH AKBAR (God is Great) in white Arabic script is
repeated 11 times along the bottom edge of the green band and 11
times along the top edge of the red band.
The previous flag of
Iran as it was proudly displayed by our noble forefathers. The
Islamic sword that crippled the majestic walk of our lion and
impeded his advancement for 1400 years has no place in our
flag. Shirokhorsheed (Lion and Sun) are the symbols of
strength, majesty, splendor and glory. Shamshir (sword) is the
symbol of war and violence. Our nation does no more subscribe to
violence. Our flag should represent who we are. And we are a
free people, self assured, glorious and majestic. We walk
proudly like a lion and shine like the Sun illuminating the
entire world with our rich culture, our humanistic values and
our genius. The Lion with the Sun is our national symbol as it
has always been, but the sword is the symbol of Islam
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