Palestinian Flag

• Black: symbolizes mourning for injustice and oppression suffered by Palestinians, grief, and the dark nights covering the wounded homeland.
• White: symbolizes peace and love, reflecting pure hearts free of hatred.
• Green: represents Palestine's lush fields and the promise of growth, prosperity, and future hope.
• Red: symbolizes blood, martyrdom, sacrifice, and giving — representing the honor of martyrdom in defense of religion, people, and homeland.

The flag's colors have deep historical roots in Islamic history. Red was adopted by the Kharijites and later symbolized Muslim rulers in Andalusia (756–1355) and the Hashemites. Black was used by the Abbasid Caliphate (750–1258) for mourning. White was used by the Umayyad Caliphate (661–750). Green symbolized loyalty to Ali and was associated with the Fatimid dynasty (909–1171). In 1916, Sharif Hussein designed the current flag for the Arab Revolt. The Arab Ba'ath Party adopted it in 1947, and Palestinians readopted it in 1948.

Top Quarter: Black stripe (closest to flagpole). Red Triangle: Occupies the hoist side in the place of honor. Middle Stripe: White stripe below the black. Bottom Stripe: Green stripe occupying the lower half. The flag uses four colors: Red, Black, White, and Green in the specified arrangement.

Display with dignity and respect at all times. Never use to cover furniture, statues, or tables. Must not be signed, written on, or altered. During raising/lowering, attendees face flag, remove headgear, and stand silently. Black stripe always on top when horizontal; red triangle at top left when vertical. Each flag needs its own pole with red triangle closest to pole. In parades, flag leads; on coffins, red triangle at head (removed before burial). Priority order: Palestinian flag first, then other independent states (alphabetical), then provincial/municipal, then organizational flags. Half-mast for mourning (raise to full first, then lower). On ships: hoisted from stern in port, lowered at sunset unless at sea. On vehicles: mounted on front right side.