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| Use | National flag. The design and description of Flags typically uses specialised flag terminology' with precise and technical meanings and is hence a form of Jargon. A national flag is a Flag that symbolises a country The flag is flown by the government but usually can be flown by Citizens of that country as well A flag is a piece of Cloth, often flown from a pole or mast, generally used Symbolically for signaling or identification   |
| Proportion | 1:2 |
| Adopted | October 14, 1996 |
| Design | A horizontal tricolor of green, white, and red, with the Shahada inscribed in white on the green stripe, and a black 5-pointed star charged on the white stripe |
The current flag of Somaliland, the former British part of Somalia, was introduced on October 14, 1996, when it was approved by the National Conference. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Green is a Color, the perception of which is evoked by light having a spectrum dominated by energy with a Wavelength of roughly 520–570- nm. White is a Color, the perception which is evoked by Light that stimulates all three types of color sensitive Cone cells in the Human eye Red is any of a number of similar Colors evoked by light consisting predominantly of the longest wavelengths of Light discernible by the human eye in the wavelength The Shahada ( Arabic: ar الشهادة, from the verb ar شهد "to testify" is the Islamic Creed. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Somalia ( Soomaaliya; الصومال) officially the Somali Republic ( Jamhuuriyadda Soomaaliya, جمهورية الصومال) and formerly known Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Somaliland, which declared its independence on May 18, 1991, is still not recognised by any other country. Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar.
The flag in general contains the Pan-Arab colors of green, black, white and red. The Pan-Arab colors are Red, Black, White, and Green and have their origins in the flag of the Arab Revolt. On the green stripe, there is the Shahadah in white script. The Shahada ( Arabic: ar الشهادة, from the verb ar شهد "to testify" is the Islamic Creed. This is also on the Saudi Arabian flag. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, KSA ( المملكة العربية السعودية, al-Mamlaka al-ʻArabiyya as-Suʻūdiyya) or Suudi The white stripe contains a black star, "the demise of greater Somalia's dream". Constitution of the Republic of Somaliland, as approved on May 31, 2001 by referendum:
Article 7: The Flag, the Emblem and the National Anthem
1. Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. The flag of the Republic of Somaliland shall consist of three horizontal, parallel and equal sections, the top section of which is coloured green and has inscribed in its midst in white in Arabic language La Ilaha Ill-Allah, Muhammadan Rasulullah There is no other God but Allah, Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah; the middle section is white and has inscribed in its midst an equally sided five pointed black star; and the bottom section is coloured clear redl
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Flag Color Meanings
- Green - Prosperity
- White - Peace
- Red - The blood of the fallen heroes of the liberation. The Shahada ( Arabic: ar الشهادة, from the verb ar شهد "to testify" is the Islamic Creed. Green is a Color, the perception of which is evoked by light having a spectrum dominated by energy with a Wavelength of roughly 520–570- nm. White is a Color, the perception which is evoked by Light that stimulates all three types of color sensitive Cone cells in the Human eye Red is any of a number of similar Colors evoked by light consisting predominantly of the longest wavelengths of Light discernible by the human eye in the wavelength
- Shahadah - Islam
- Black star - The demise of the Greater Somalia's dream. The Shahada ( Arabic: ar الشهادة, from the verb ar شهد "to testify" is the Islamic Creed. Black is the Color of objects that do not emit or Reflect Light in any part of the Visible spectrum; they absorb all such frequencies of A star is a massive luminous ball of plasma. The nearest star to Earth is the Sun, which is the source of most of the Energy on Earth Greater Somalia refers to those regions in the Horn of Africa in which ethnic Somalis are and have historically represented the predominant population
Rules for the usage of the Flag
The government set out principles on how to use the flag. It should be treated with respect and used very carefully and sensitivily. The flag has the most important feature of the Islamic faith - The Shahada which is a saying that has a huge importantance in Islam, it is the first thing you hear and the last thing you hear which is viewed by Muslims. The Shahada ( Arabic: ar الشهادة, from the verb ar شهد "to testify" is the Islamic Creed. For other meanings including people named 'Islam' see Islam (disambiguation. Also, it is the first pillar of Islam. For other meanings including people named 'Islam' see Islam (disambiguation. Therefore, regulations have specially been made on the usage of the flag.
Half mast
It is forbidden for Somalis to fly the flag at half mast because it has the Shahada (which says in Arabic There is no other God except Allah, Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah) written on it so it will be an un-Islamic and disrepectful way to treat the flag. Half-staff or half-mast describes a Flag flying approximately halfway up a flagpole or ship's mast (though anywhere from one-third to two-thirds of the way up is acceptable The Shahada ( Arabic: ar الشهادة, from the verb ar شهد "to testify" is the Islamic Creed. For other meanings including people named 'Islam' see Islam (disambiguation. Even if the President or someone with a high Somaliland governmental status dies, the flag does not fly at half-mast. When the second President of Somaliland Muhammad Haji Ibrahim Egal died, he received a state funeral and thousands of Somalis flocked to witness his funeral and mourn his death but the Flag of Somaliland was raised at full mast instead of the common half mast. This is a list of presidents of Somaliland. The country is not recognized internationally Mohamed Haji Ibrahim Egal ( Maxamed Xaaji Ibraahim Cigaal, محمد الحاج ابراهيم ايغال (born August 15 1928 in Odweyne, A state funeral is a public funeral ceremony held to honour Heads of state or other important people of national significance Somalis ( Soomaaliyeed, الصوماليون are an ethnic group located in the Horn of Africa, also known as the Somali Peninsula. Half-staff or half-mast describes a Flag flying approximately halfway up a flagpole or ship's mast (though anywhere from one-third to two-thirds of the way up is acceptable All around the country, the flag was at full mast instead of the traditional half-mast gesture. Moreover, if a person is seen lowering the flag at half-mast, they might be taken to jail or the court and it would be considered as a criminal offence. A court is a forum used by a power base to adjudicate disputes and dispense civil, labour administrative and criminal Justice under its In the sociological field, crime is the breach of a rule or Law for which some governing authority or force may ultimately prescribe a Punishment Similar rules, for the same reason, also apply to the flag of Saudi Arabia
British Somaliland Flags
1903 - 1950
When the British annexed and occupied the area that encompasses Somaliland in 1903, they established a protectorate and made it part of the British Empire. The flag of Saudi Arabia is the flag used by the government of Saudi Arabia since March 15, 1973. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, KSA ( المملكة العربية السعودية, al-Mamlaka al-ʻArabiyya as-Suʻūdiyya) or Suudi Year 1903 ( MCMIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar or a Common year starting Year 1950 ( MCML) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was the formal name of the United Kingdom from 1 January 1801 until 12 April 1927 Year 1903 ( MCMIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar or a Common year starting In International law, a protectorate is a autonomous territory that is "protected" by a stronger state or entity hense the protector which engages to protect The British Empire was the largest empire in history and for over a century was the foremost global power. The reason for this was the region was in a major trading zone and it was a crucial trading link with British India and Egypt. For usage see British rule in India British Raj ( rāj, lit "reign" in Hindustani) primarily refers to the British This article is about the country of Egypt For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Egypt topics. The British adopted a new flag for the region (officially named British Somaliland). A flag is a piece of Cloth, often flown from a pole or mast, generally used Symbolically for signaling or identification British Somaliland was a British Protectorate in the north part of the Horn of Africa. Like many Commonwealth countries, the flag had a defaced Blue Ensign: a blue field with the Union Flag in the upper hoist quarter of the flag. The Blue Ensign is a Flag, one of several British ensigns, used by certain organisations or territories associated with the United Kingdom. The Union Flag, also known as the Union Jack, is the national flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Also, There was an image of a Kudu (an antelope native to the Somaliland) on a white disc. Kudu is an alternate spelling for kuzu the Japanese word for the plant Kudzu. Antelope are Ruminant hoofed Mammals of the family Bovidae in the order of Even-toed ungulates. The flag was flown on top of Somali fleet or Government buildings in British Somaliland. British Somaliland was a British Protectorate in the north part of the Horn of Africa.
1950 - 1960
In 1950 The Protectorate of British Somaliland's badge and flag changed and thus all flags which bore it. Year 1950 ( MCML) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1950 ( MCML) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. British Somaliland was a British Protectorate in the north part of the Horn of Africa. The flag still had the Union flag on the quarter-hoist, therefore that was unchanged. The Union Flag, also known as the Union Jack, is the national flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The Kudu's head and shoulders were retained and taken off to formed the most dominant feature on the device, although the antelope's face was now looking straight out at the observer. Kudu is an alternate spelling for kuzu the Japanese word for the plant Kudzu. Between its horns, the Royal crown was inserted to symbolize the Royal family and the British Empire in general. The collective term Crown Jewels denotes the regalia and vestments worn by the sovereign of the United Kingdom during the Coronation ceremony and at various other A royal family is the extended family of a monarch. Generally the head of a royal family is a king or queen regnant The British Empire was the largest empire in history and for over a century was the foremost global power.
The badge was changed as well; it consisted of an escutcheon divided vertically into green and blue colours, having a chief with a golden Somali shield in front of two spears in saltire, heads downwards, in natural colours. St Andrew's Cross redirects here For the item of BDSM furniture see Saint Andrew's Cross (BDSM A saltire, Saint Andrew's Cross The green portion contained an image of a white minaret. For the mountain formation see Minarets (California. Minarets ( Arabic manara (lighthouse منارة but more usually مئذنة Moreover, on the blue quarter, an Arabian dhow in full sail on waves of the sea, with a golden anchor in the base. The Arabian Peninsula (in Arabic: شبه الجزيرة العربية šibh al-jazīra al-ʻarabīya or جزيرة العرب jazīrat al-ʻarab) A dhow ( Arabic, دهو) is a traditional Arab sailing vessel with one or more Lateen Sails They are primarily used along The Kudu's head was facing forward to the observer instead of facing left on the earlier version. Kudu is an alternate spelling for kuzu the Japanese word for the plant Kudzu. Above, the Kudu was the Royal Crown between the horns. Kudu is an alternate spelling for kuzu the Japanese word for the plant Kudzu. The collective term Crown Jewels denotes the regalia and vestments worn by the sovereign of the United Kingdom during the Coronation ceremony and at various other Underneath, there was a wreath coloured in green and yellow which formed the very imposing Crest. The word crest is often mistakenly applied to a Coat of arms.
However, the flag only lived for a short while as Somaliland attained her independence on June 26, 1960, and was united to Somalia in July 1 of the same year. Independence is the Self-government of a Nation, Country, or State by its residents and population or some portion thereof generally exercising Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Somalia ( Soomaaliya; الصومال) officially the Somali Republic ( Jamhuuriyadda Soomaaliya, جمهورية الصومال) and formerly known "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song.
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Year 1884 ( MDCCCLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Year 1903 ( MCMIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar or a Common year starting Year 1903 ( MCMIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar or a Common year starting Year 1950 ( MCML) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1950 ( MCML) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) For a list of flags see List of flags or Gallery of flags by design.Dapyx Software network: MP3 Explorer | Ebook Manager | Zenithic