Bahrain .bh

Meaning of the Flag

The flag of Bahrain (Arabic: عَلَم الْبَحرَيْن) consists of a white band on the left, separated from a red area on the right by five triangles that serve as a serrated line. The five white triangles symbolize the five pillars of Islam, the red on the flag represents the blood of the martyrs and the battles of Bahrain, and the white represents peace. On 14 February 2002, the number was again reduced, to five, so that each of the points could stand for one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

Meaning of Flag Colors

The five white triangles symbolize the five pillars of Islam, the red on the flag represents the blood of the martyrs and the battles of Bahrain, and the white represents peace.

Flag History

1. 1820–1932
   

   In 1820, Bahrain signed a general maritime treaty with the British Empire, and as result, a white stripe was added to the flag to signify the treaty and to distinguish it from the flags commonly used by pirates.
2. 1932–1972
   

   In 1932, a serrated edge was added to the flag in order to differentiate it from those of its neighbours.
3. 1972–2002
   

   The flag originally had twenty-eight white points, but this was reduced to eight in 1972.
4. 2002–present
   

   Current national flag, in use since 2002.

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