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Meaning of the Flag

The national flag of Saudi Arabia is a green background with Arabic inscription and a sword in white. The inscription is the Islamic creed, or shahada: "There is no deity but God; Muhammad is the Messenger of God".

Meaning of Flag Colors

Green, White

Flag History

1. 1921
   In 1921, Abdulaziz Abdulrahman Al-Saud, leader of the Al Saud and the future founder of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, added a sword to this flag.
2. Present
   

   Current national flag.

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