Western Asia
Bahrain
A white band at the hoist and a red fly side divided by a serrated line with five white points. The current form with five points was standardized in 2002.
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Adopted
2002
Proportion
3:5
Colours
2
Colours & their meaning
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White
Historically associated with peace; no modern official colour symbolism is consistently codified beyond traditional usage.
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Red
Historically linked with the flags of the Arab states of the Persian Gulf; often associated with the Khawarij in older historical explanations.
Symbols & emblems
Five serration points
Officially represent the Five Pillars of Islam.
Did you know?
Before 2002, Bahrain’s flag often appeared with more serration points, but the number was reduced to five by law.