A red flag in steel on a boatmast, with a five point star as an opening in the middle letting the wind pass through. Another moroccan flag in Scala the port, telling us about the force of the winds tearing it slowly apart. There are rules about flags, they are national symbols and must be handled with respect. Basic Flag Etiquette. The Flag of Morocko , علم المغرب, has the royal colour red, which symbolizes the decendants of islamic Prophet Mohammed. A pentagram , Seal of Solomon, was introduced in 1912, when Morocco was placed under French protectorate. The five point star in green, the traditional colour of islam. An explication is that it was best adapted to the country's religion and faith. The 5 branches could symbolize the 5 pillars of Islam. The star represents the link between God and the nation. Islam is the official religion in Morocco. The King, descendant of the Prophet, bears the title of Commander of the Believers. الله الوطن الملك , Allah, AlWatan, AlMalik ( God, Homeland and King )
are final words in the Hymne Chérifien (Hymn of the Sharif), which has been the anthem of the Kingdom of Morocko ,even before the country gained its independence from France, 2 mars 1956. Audio MP3
The Kingdom of Morocko in local long form: , المملكة المغربية , Al Mamlakah al Maghribiyah and in local short form: Al Maghrib also Maghreb el Aqsa (literally: land farthest west).
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