The Kurdish flag is the most important symbol of cohesive Kurdish identity. Since it was first hoisted in 1946 to represent the concept of an independent Kurdistan (called the Republic of Mahabad and founded in Iranian territory) it has become a symbol of …

DESCRIPTION OF THE NATIONAL FLAG: The National Flag of Kurdistan consists of a tricolor field and central emblem. TRICOLOR FIELD: The Kurdish flag has three horizontal bands. The upper stripe is red, the middle one white anthe bottom band green. The width of the flag is two-thirds of the length.

A national Kurdish flag, with a coat of arms instead of a sunburst, was adopted in 1946 by the short-lived Kurdish Republic of Mahabad. In 1992, the Iraqi Kurdistan region adopted the 21-ray sunburst design of Dr. Mehrdad Izady and Dr. Bijhan Eliasi.

The Kurdish Sun, also commonly referred to by its Kurdish name: Kurdish: ڕۆژ, romanized: Roj, is a burning golden sun and the national emblem of the Kurds. It's also found inside the flag of Kurdistan and the official flag of the Kurdistan Region. The sun disk of the emblem contains 21 rays of equal size and shape.

Dec 16, 2024 · The Kurdish people have a rich and diverse history and one of the most prominent symbols of their identity is the Kurdistan flag. Kurdistan Flag Day is a day dedicated to the Kurdistan flag and its meaning and its role in the continuous struggle for Kurdish autonomy, unity and recognition.

The national symbols of the Kurds is a list of flags, icons or cultural expressions that are emblematic, representative or otherwise characteristic of the Kurdish people.

This article explores the Kurdish flag's origins, its representation of Kurdish national aspirations, the meaning behind its vivid colors and symbols, its significance in political and cultural celebrations worldwide, and its connection to preservation of the Kurdish language.

The Flag of Kurdistan (Kurdish: Alaya Kurdistanê) has three colours and are placed horizontally. The top colour is red, the middle is white and the bottom is green. In the middle of the white is a sun with 21 rays. The 21 rays represent Navruz.

Nov 16, 2024 · Description of the National Flag. The Kurdish flag has three horizontal bands. The upper stripe is red, the middle one white and the bottom band green. The width of the flag is two-thirds of the length. The primary Kurdish characteristic of the flag is …

Dec 17, 2024 · Kurdistan Flag Day: A symbol of identity, resistance, hope. The date holds immense historical meaning, marking Dec. 17, 1945, when the Kurdish flag was first hoisted over the institutions of the Kurdistan Republic in Mahabad - a pivotal moment in …