Each state has its own distinctive attributes, one of the elements of which is the national flag. As a rule, it is always a rectangular panel of a certain color with symbolic images on it.
Description of the appearance of the flag, the meaning of the symbols
The flag of Pakistan is a rectangular canvas in which the length and width are related as 3:2. The field of the cloth is 3/4 dark green. In its left part (near the shaft) there is a white vertical stripe. On a green background in the center are a white crescent and a 5-pointed star.
In August 1947, the modern flag of Pakistan was officially approved. The meaning of the symbolism depicted on it:
- green background - Muslims living in Pakistan, they are the vast majority, so the green background is the main color;
- white stripe - non-Islamic religious minorities living on the territory of the state;
- white crescent - a symbol of progress;
- The white 5-pointed star marks the light of knowledge.
Locals call their banner the flag of the crescent and star.
Usage protocols
- The national flag of Pakistan should always be on the same level with other flags or above them. Above it is only allowed to fly the UN flag in UN buildings.
- The flag must be freely attached to the flagpole on the left side.
- The banner must not touch the ground, shoes or feet.
- The Parliament of Pakistan is the only building on which the national flag always flies. In all other cases, the banner is raised at dawn and lowered before nightfall.
- Ascension and descent must always take place in a solemn atmosphere and be accompanied by military salutes.
- It is forbidden to lower it into the grave during burial.
- The national symbol must always be given respect. It must not be soiled, it must not be depicted on household items.
- It is mandatory to raise the banner to its full height on the following dates: March 23 - Pakistan Day, August 14 - Independence Day, December 25 - Muslim leader Muhammad Ali Jinn's birthday.
The national flag is allowed to be flown on the vehicles of the President, Prime Minister, President of the Senate, Speaker of the National Assembly, Chief Justice, Provincial Governors and some ministers, as well as Pakistan's ambassadors
Similar flags
The All India Muslim League had as its symbol a dark green flag with a white crescent and a 5-pointed star in the center. The only difference from the modern Pakistani flag was the absence of a white flag on the left.stripes.
The modern flag of Turkey is very similar to the flag of Pakistan. In the center of the rectangular panel are a white crescent and a 5-pointed star. But the background field is bright red.
