Saoudi Arabia Flag

Green Color: Represents Islam and the prosperity of the land. Shahada: Fundamental Islamic declaration of faith ('There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah'). Sword: Represents justice and the strength derived from faith. Overall Design: Symbol of the Kingdom's Islamic foundation and unity. Never Half-Masted: Reflects the eternal nature of the Islamic faith.

The flag traces back to the first Saudi state under Imam Muhammad bin Saud bin Muhammad bin Muqrin, made of green silk bearing the Shahada. King Abdulaziz approved the current design on March 11, 1937 (27 Dhul-Hijjah 1355 AH). The design is governed by Royal Decree No. (M/3) dated 10/02/1393 AH (15/03/1973 AD). March 11th was later designated as National Flag Day by King Salman.

Shahada Positioning: Center of the flag, scripted in Thuluth font. Sword Length: Equal to three-quarters of the Shahada's length. Sword Position: Centered below the Shahada at equal distance on both sides. Text and Sword Area: Equal to the width of upper/lower sections and left/right sections. Colors: Bright emerald green background (Pantone 19-6026 TCX, RGB: R:0 G:84 B:48, HEX: #005430) with snow white Shahada and sword.

Must be placed at the highest point of the flagpole with tightly secured rope. When displayed with other flags, Saudi flag takes place of honor (right side of building). Never flown at half-mast under any circumstances. Must be lowered slowly and folded before touching ground. Military personnel must salute when flag passes or is being raised/lowered. Strict prohibitions include: never raised upside down, never used as commercial material, never printed on disposable materials, never placed on animal bodies, never used to tie or carry objects, never allowed to touch ground or water, never bears additional phrases or logos, never decorated with additional elements, never fixed to mast (must fly freely).