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MAKKAH: With its deep and distinctive shade of green, emblazoned with a white saber and inscription intoning 鈥淭here is no god but Allah; Muhammad is his prophet,鈥� 抖阴短视频鈥檚 national flag inspires respect and arouses pride wherever it is displayed. 

On March 11, the Kingdom marks a new national holiday 鈥� Saudi Flag Day 鈥� instituted by royal decree. The occasion embodies the values of the national standard, which has accompanied the country since its foundation in 1727. 

Saudis view their national flag as a symbol of faith and homeland, of the people, unity, brotherhood, solidarity and goodness, together with monotheism, peace and Islam. It holds official and popular meanings evoking love and brotherhood. 

It also carries symbolic connotations, based on its size and color, along with aesthetic patterns implying unitary dimensions for Saudis in compliance with their land, environment and sanctities.

Speaking to Arab News, historian Dr. Mohammed Al-Zalfa says he was happy to learn of King Salman鈥檚 royal decree, naming March 11 of each year as the official date to celebrate the Kingdom鈥檚 banner. 

鈥淭he Kingdom of 抖阴短视频 has adopted this greatly valuable flag, on which the Islamic declaration of faith is inscribed, since its foundation,鈥� said Al-Zalfa. 鈥淚t is noteworthy that the Arabs of the Arabian Peninsula would have never been united if it wasn鈥檛 for this everlasting declaration.

鈥淭he issuance of the royal decree, under which this greatly valuable flag is to be celebrated on the same date of each year, is an act of honor, glory and pride for this great country. 

鈥淭he declaration inscribed on the Saudi flag has significantly contributed to the accomplishment of everlasting historical achievements, namely the country鈥檚 unity that took place 300 years ago. 

鈥淒uring this long period, the Kingdom has witnessed other remarkable victories, for which national days must be declared.

鈥淎s we celebrate Founding Day (Feb. 22) and National Day (Sept. 23), we can surely state that our national unity has been achieved under this declaration during the reign of King Abdulaziz, may his soul rest in peace.鈥�

Likewise commending the royal decree, Dr. Latifa Al-Adwani, head of the Taif History Center, told Arab News: 鈥淭he national flag is a value extending through the history of the Kingdom. 

鈥淭he flag is connected to the foundation of the Saudi state and has been developed in stages since the era of Imam Mohammed bin Saud 鈥� may his soul rest in peace 鈥� in 1727, until March 11, 1937. 

鈥淥n this day, King Abdulaziz issued the royal approval on the resolution of the Shoura Council regarding the size and shape of the flag, as well as on the acceptance of flag exchange with countries and on international recognition in general.

鈥淭he Saudi flag, as we know it, is designed in accordance with the flag system issued in 1973. The green flag, standing for peace, development, prosperity, giving and tolerance, features an Arabic transcription, the Islamic creed or 鈥榮hahadah,鈥� which is the symbol of the country and the basis of its foundation. 

鈥淭he flag also features a sword standing for strength and justice. As a whole, the Saudi flag is a symbol of the country鈥檚 unity, a sign of cohesion, and a title of its glories. It also expresses its loftiness, glory, and worldwide position, as well as the historical depth of the Kingdom.鈥�

Also speaking to Arab News, Dr. Ayid Al-Zahrani, professor of Islamic History at Taif University, said: 鈥淭he flag is a symbol of the sovereignty of the state, taking under its wings all segments of society, to meet at one point. 

鈥淭here is much evidence on the importance of having and preserving a flag, as well as on dedicating sacrifices in its favor. A flag is a symbol of loftiness, without which a state is deemed to fall. 

鈥淭he Messenger used the flag in each of his battles, where his companions followed its path every time. For instance, in one of his battles, Jafar Al-Tayyar was holding the flag in one hand until it was severed. He took the flag in his other hand till that arm was cut. He then held the flag with his chest to maintain its strength and preserve sovereignty.

鈥淎 country with a flag is a sovereign, independent and united country, as people under one flag are willing to sacrifice their lives in favor of their country. King Salman bin Abdulaziz is well aware of the importance and philosophy of the Saudi flag in building the state. 

鈥淭herefore, March 11 has been selected to celebrate the importance of the flag and its role in building states, as well as enhancing their development and strength. Let the Saudis be proud of their flag, its sovereignty, unity, strength and cohesion, and celebrate that day.鈥�

In an interview with Arab News, journalist Abdul Mohsen Al-Harthy said: 鈥淪ince the foundation of the Saudi state until this moment, the Saudi flag is worthy of having a national day.

鈥淲e could go on forever talking about the early design stages of the flag. The last designer of the Saudi flag, Hafez Wehbe, indicated that the color green was adopted in the background since the time of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), as the Holy Qur鈥檃n associates it with Paradise. 

鈥淕reen is not only the master of all colors in this context, but also a great element used in psychiatry, as it relieves the soul and the sight, while preventing depression and distress.鈥� 

He also quoted a verse from the Qur鈥檃n: 鈥淎nd He is the One Who sends down rain from the sky 鈥� causing all kinds of plants to grow 鈥� producing green stalks from which We bring forth clustered grain. And from palm trees come clusters of dates hanging within reach.鈥�

He added: 鈥淩esearch scientists in plant physiology have discovered that the green matter in plants is responsible for absorbing light energy and converting it into chemical energy that results in the formation of different kinds of fruit.

鈥淚f we were to tackle the components of the Saudi flag and their symbolization, we can clearly see that the palm tree is the most significant in this regard, as it is the only tree that has been mentioned in all heavenly books, including the Holy Qur鈥檃n, the Torah, and the Bible. 

鈥淭he palm tree symbolizes goodness, blessedness, vitality, prosperity, growth, patience and loftiness,鈥� he said, quoting a verse from the Qur鈥檃n: 鈥淭herein is food and palm trees having sheaths (of dates).鈥� 

Al-Harthy added: 鈥淭he Kingdom adopted in its flag a national emblem consisting of a palm tree between two intersecting swords inspired by the Arab culture since the era of King Abdulaziz 鈥� may his soul rest in peace 鈥� until this day.

鈥淭he two swords are a symbol of strength, dignity, justice, protection, safety, invincibility and sacrifice. They also represent utmost wisdom and status. It is to be noted that the grip of the sword is directed toward the flagpole as evidence of the Kingdom鈥檚 glory.鈥�