As the above picture of the Iran Flag indicates a tricolor of Red,
Green and white
The description of
the Iranian Flag is as follows:
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 centered 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
According to
Ancient and Heraldic traditions much symbolism is associated
with colors. The colors on the Iran flag represent the
following:
White -
peace and honesty
Red -
hardiness, bravery, strength & valour
Green -
hope, joy and love and in many cultures have a sacred
significance as that of Iran
The
basic style shown in the picture of the Iran flag is
described as Emblem -reflecting the
central design of the flag pattern
All Flag
pictures depict flags flying, from the viewer's point of view,
from left to right
The shape and flag ratio of the Iran flag is described as 2:3 ( length 1½ times the
height )
The
emblem on the Iran flag pictures the
National Emblem
The Meaning
& History of the Iran Flag
The Iran National emblem
reflects the changes initiated by the Islamic Revolution
The basic colors
were used during the time of the Shahs, however, at this time
the emblem featured an image of a lion with a sword - a
classical symbol of Persia
The Islamic
Revolution of July 29, 1980 replaced the lion image with by a
symbol depicting a stylized form of the word Allah
The symbol also
feature four crescents with a sword in the centre
The text on the
Iranian flag repeats the words ALLAH AKBAR (God is Great) 22
times
This number is
significant to the Islamic Revolution which occurred on the 22nd
day of the 11th month of the Iranian calendar
The flag of Iran was adopted on July 29, 1980
Flag
Terminology - Did you Know ?
The design and description
uses specific flag terminology based on Heraldic principles
Animal blazons should always appear
with the heads facing the flag - staff side
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Flag History &
Evolution:
The idea of
flying a flag grew from the requirements of ancient warfare and
the battlefield
Shields were
painted with emblems to identify Friend or Foe
Warriors
needed to know where their leaders were - the custom of carrying
a pole was adopted
An emblem
such as a shield, animal or religious device was attached to the
pole for identification
The emblems
were also used for identity and to cover suits of armour - Coats
of Arms were born
These
emblems were the forerunners of modern flags
The Romans
were the first to use a cloth flag - they were square and
fastened to cross bars at the end of spears - the idea of
fastening a flag to the side of a pole soon followed
The strict
rules of Heraldry are still used when designing an emblem and
creating a modern flag
Iran
Flag Etiquette
Iran Flag etiquette is very strict and is is
essential that Flag protocols and rules are followed correctly
Basic Flag
Etiquette applies to all nations, including Iran as follows:
Etiquette relating to the order of
precedence for the flag
National Flag of
Iran
State Flag of Iran
Military Flag of
Iran (in order of creation date)
Other Flag of Iran
The United Nations uses alphabetical order
when presenting a national flag including the Iran Flag. Their flag etiquette ensures
that no one country's flag has precedence over another country's
flag
The National flag of
Iran should never be flown
above another national flag on the same staff as this would
suggest superiority, or conversely, inferiority of one flag, or
Nation, over another
The Iran flag should never be allowed to drag
along the ground
A tattered or faded flag of
Iran should be removed
and replaced with a new flag
Due care and
consideration must be taken to ensure that the Iran flag is
always
flown the correct way up
A Flag of Iran, when in such
condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display,
should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning in
private with all due care and respect
Terminology & Etiquette in Iran Flag display
Hoist - the
act or function of raising the Iran flag, as on a rope
Half Staff
or Half Mast - the Iran flag is hoisted to half of the potential
height of the flag pole to denote grief and mourning
Performed
by first raising the Iran flag to the top, then lowering the
Iran Flag halfway
Distress -
denoted by flying the Iran flag upside-down
Manner of
hoisting - The Iran flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered
ceremoniously
No
disrespect should be shown to the Iran flag
The Iran flag
should never be fastened, displayed, used, or stored in such a
manner as to permit the Flag to be easily torn, soiled, or damaged in
any way
The Iran
flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it,
nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure,
design, picture, or drawing on the flag of any nature
The
Iran flag should be hoisted first and lowered last
International Flag relating to Iran
Flag usage forbids the
display of the flag of one nation above that of another nation
in time of peace
We hope that the presentation of facts and
information regarding Iran Flag Etiquette has provided a useful
resource
Iran
Location:
Middle East, bordering the Gulf of Oman,
the Persian Gulf, and the Caspian Sea, between Iraq and Pakistan
Land Size of Iran :
1.636 million sq km
Climate / Weather
of Iran : mostly arid or semiarid, subtropical along Caspian
coast
Iran Population : 69,018,924 (July 2004 est.)
Former Name(s) :
Persia
Iran Capital City:
Tehran
Iran GDP: $477.8
billion (2003 est.)
Main Industries :
petroleum, petrochemicals, textiles, cement and other
construction materials, food processing, metal fabricating,
armaments
Main Colors of the
Iran Flag : Red,
Green and white
Concise History of
Iran & its Flag
559 - 332BC The Achaemenian Dynasty
& the Great Persian Empire. The Persian Empire became the
dominant world power for over two centuries
550BC Cyrus the Great established
the First World Empire
525BC Persians conquer Egypt
332 BC Alexander the Great
conquered Egypt and Persia
323-141 BC - The Seleucid Dynasty
was established by one of Alexander's generals
247 BC-224 AD - The Parthians
conquered the Seleucids
224 - 642 The Sasanian Dynasty
570 - The Prophet Mohammad was born
632 - The Prophet Mohammad died and
his teachings were compiled into the Koran, the holy book of
Islam
642 - 1220 The Arab Caliphate
1220 - Mongol Era when Persia
conquered by Gangis Khan
1271 - Marco Polo journeyed through
Persia en route to China
1295 - Ghazan Khan became the first
Mongol leader to convert to Islam
1501-1524 - Safavid Dynasty started
by Shah Ismail I who united all of Persia under Iranian
leadership
1795 - Qajar Dynasty
1851-1906 - The Qajars lost central
Asian provinces to the Russians and were forced to give up all
claims on Afghanistan to Great Britain
1925-1940 - Pahlavi Dynasty
1979 - The Shah was overthrown by
the Islamic Revolution ending 2,500 years of monarchy
July 29,
1980 - The Islamic Revolution
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address modern-day events
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