Each state has its own distinctive attributes, one of the elements of which is the state flag. As a rule, this is always a rectangular panel of a certain color with symbolic images on it.
Description of the appearance of the flag, the meaning of symbolism
The flag of Pakistan is a rectangular canvas in which the length and width are correlated as 3: 2. The field of the cloth is 3/4 dark green. In its left part (at the shaft) there is a white vertical strip. On a green background in the center are a white crescent and a 5-pointed star.
In August 1947, the modern-looking flag of Pakistan was officially approved. The meaning of the symbolism depicted on it:
- green background - Muslims living in Pakistan, their vast majority, therefore the green background is the main color;
- white line - non-Islamic religious minorities living in the territory of the state;
- the white crescent is a symbol of progress;
- the white 5-pointed star marks the light of knowledge.
Locals call their flag the flag of the crescent and stars.
Usage protocols
- The national flag of Pakistan should always be at the same level with other flags or above them. Above, it is only permitted to hoist the UN flag in UN buildings.
- The flag should be freely mounted on the flagpole with the left side.
- The banner should not touch the ground, shoes or legs.
- The Parliament of Pakistan is the only building on which the national flag always flies. In all other cases, the banner rises at dawn and lowers before nightfall.
- Raising and lowering should always take place in a festive atmosphere and be accompanied by saluting of the military.
- It is forbidden to lower to the grave during burial.
- The national symbol must always be respected. It can not be dirty, can not be depicted on household items.
- Without fail, the banner rises to its full height on the following dates: 23.03 - Pakistan Day, 14.08 - Independence Day, 25.12 - the birthday of Muslim leader Muhammad Ali Jinn.
