The Flag of Morocco

[WinterKiss]

Morocco’s flag is simple yet striking. Red, with a green five-pointed star in the center, it is known to hold Solomon’s Seal. Morocco has used flags as a symbol of the state since the Almoravid Dynasty in the mid 1000s. At that time, the flag was white. Prior to the Almoravid, banners were carried in battles, but were not used as a national symbol. Red became the color of choice for the Alaouite Dynasty in the early 17th Century. In 1912, a star was added to distinguish Morocco’s flag from other countries. A six-pointed star was used on Morocco’s flag until 1915 when the French General Lyautey changed it to a five-pointed one prior to sending Moroccan troops to fight in WWI. No explanation was ever really given as to what the change signified. The five-point pentagram has been used ever since.

While the green star in the center of the flag is commonly known as the Seal of Solomon (Arabic: Suleiman), its origins may be different. Scholars have argued that it might have been associated with Fatima, the daughter of the Prophet Mohammed. Morocco, a Muslim country ruled by a monarchy that claims lineage from the Prophet, the pentagram may represent the country’s religion and faith. The five-pointed star could represent the five-pillars of Islam. Additionally, it symbolizes the link between Allah and the King.

The flag of Morocco became the national flag for the whole country when it gained independence in 1956. Prior to that, the red flag was only used in the French territories. It was not recognized in the Spanish zones. Morocco’s flag is unique in that it is a red flag, and not a part of the United Arab Emirates. Historically, red flags are commonly associated with the Emirate States.

[waRm]

Envoyé par WinterKiss Morocco’s flag is simple yet striking. Red, with a green five-pointed star in the center, it is known to hold Solomon’s Seal. Morocco has used flags as a symbol of the state since the Almoravid Dynasty in the mid 1000s. At that time, the flag was white. Prior to the Almoravid, banners were carried in battles, but were not used as a national symbol. Red became the color of choice for the Alaouite Dynasty in the early 17th Century. In 1912, a star was added to distinguish Morocco’s flag from other countries. A six-pointed star was used on Morocco’s flag until 1915 when the French General Lyautey changed it to a five-pointed one prior to sending Moroccan troops to fight in WWI. No explanation was ever really given as to what the change signified. The five-point pentagram has been used ever since. [...]

Do you mean this one?

http://www.bibleetnombres.online.fr/...0/dvdmaroc.jpg

[WinterKiss]

Envoyé par wam25 Do you mean this one? http://www.bibleetnombres.online.fr/...0/dvdmaroc.jpg

yes i guess so..thats how morocco's flag looks like untill 1915 when the French General Lyautey changed it to a five-pointed one prior to sending Moroccan troops to fight in WWI

[sidlhaj]

This could be an explanation on why "red and green"

[WinterKiss]

Green and red are traditional colors of Islam, which is Morocco's official religion. Red is also the color of the reigning Moroccan dynasty. The Seal of Solomon represents the link between God and the nation

http://www.flagladyohio.com/store/images/morocco.jpg

_As the above picture of the Moroccan Flag indicates the overall background is Red

_The description of the Moroccan Flag is as follows:

*Red with a green pentacle (five-pointed, linear star) known as Solomon's seal in the center of the flag green is the traditional color of Islam

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

*Red - hardiness, bravery, strength & valour

*Green - hope, joy and love and in many cultures have a sacred significance and is is the traditional color of Islam

[Matsuzaka]

Envoyé par wam25 Do you mean this one? http://www.bibleetnombres.online.fr/...0/dvdmaroc.jpg

that's the original flag of Morocco

[Radoudou]

Envoyé par Matsuzaka that's the original flag of Morocco

lol

that really funny

so close to david's star

now we understand more why morocco is close to Israel lol

[Matsuzaka]

Envoyé par Radoudou lol that really funny so close to david's star now we understand more why morocco is close to Israel lol

Radou
we had the star of David in our flag before the creation of israel.

[Radoudou]

Envoyé par Matsuzaka Radou we had the star of David in our flag before the creation of israel.

I know !

I meant close to judaism

[Matsuzaka]

Envoyé par Radoudou I know ! I meant close to judaism

Radou, lets' party
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...arch&plindex=1