Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Pakistan's National Flag: A Symbol of Identity and Unity
On August 11, 1947, Pakistan chose its national flag.
This happened just before the country became independent.
The flag design came from a previous flag used by a Muslim group.
A man named Syed Amir-uddin Kedwaii designed it, and the country's leaders agreed.
The flag is mostly green, showing that most people in Pakistan are Muslim.
There's also a white stripe to show that minorities will be protected.
A moon shape and a star on the flag stand for growth and knowledge.
Pakistan adopted its national flag on August 11, 1947, just before independence.
The flag's design was inspired by the All-India Muslim League's original flag.
It was created by Syed Amir-uddin Kedwaii and approved by the Constituent Assembly.
The flag features a green field (Muslim majority), a white stripe (religious minorities), and a crescent/star.
The crescent represents progress and the star symbolizes light and knowledge.
- Who
- The Pakistani Constituent Assembly approved the flag, designed by Syed Amir-uddin Kedwaii.
- What
- Pakistan formally adopted its national flag.
- When
- August 11, 1947
- Where
- Pakistan
- Why
- To represent the nation's Islamic identity, cultural heritage, and commitment to unity.
- Date of Adoption
- August 11, 1947
- Designer
- Syed Amir-uddin Kedwaii
- Inspired by
- Original flag of the All-India Muslim League
- Green Field Symbolizes
- Muslim majority
- White Stripe Symbolizes
- Religious minorities
- Crescent Symbolizes
- Progress
- Star Symbolizes
- Light and knowledge