Iraq Flag

The flag of Iraq has changed numerous times since the establishment of the Kingdom of Iraq in 1921. The current Iraq flag was adopted in 2008 on an interim basis for one year until a permanent flag is selected.

The Iraqi Governing Council (IGC) announced a new flag following the post-Saddam Iraq. In April 2004, the IGC chose a winner of a flag competition to design the newest national flag of Iraq. Out of 30 competing entries, the IGC chose a design by Iraqi artist-architect Rifat Chadirji.

The national flag of Iraq colors represent purity through white. Green and black represents Islam and red is used to represent Arab nationalism