#Nigeria June 21

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Yesterday’s contribution to the 30-Day Flags Coach4aday Challenge was on NIGERIA

The flag of Nigeria can be seen below.

June 21st Flag of the Day

This country’s flag is made up of a green field with a stylized tilted white crescent moon and five-pointed star at its center, and a vertical white stripe at its hoist-end. 

FAQ’s about this Flag

  1. Meaning: The green color on the flag represents Islam and the Muslim majority of the country. The white stripe symbolizes religious minorities and minority religions in the country. The crescent moon represents progress, while the five-pointed star represents light and knowledge.
  2. Designer: The national flag was designed by Syed Amir-uddin Kedwai.
  3. Historical Significance: The flag was first hoisted at the Constituent Assembly on August 11, 1947, when this country gained independence from British rule. It became the official national flag on August 14, 1947, when it officially became an independent country.

Do you know what country it belongs to? Answer in tomorrow’s post.

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