Turkish flag
Red with crescent
The Turkish flag is a red field with a white crescent moon and star, the national symbol of Turkey.
The design dates to the Ottoman Empire.
Turkish flags lined the streets during the national holiday.
The crescent and star appear throughout Islamic iconography, though Turkey's specific design is distinctive.
- crescentCurved sickle-like arc
- crescent moonPartially illuminated lunar phase
- starLuminous astronomical object
- redPrimary color, warm
- red and whiteTwo contrasting primary shades
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