While the Ottoman Empire ruled the Muslim world, the star and crescent was adopted as the symbol of Islam. However, not all Muslims consider the crescent and star to be an Islamic symbol.

Flags are more than just colors on cloth; they're symbols that represent a nation's identity, history and values. A green and white flag can mean very different things, depending on the country.

The star in the Islamic world is said to represent the morning ... When Byzantium was conquered 500 years ago by the Seljuk ...

This mock up of a 'crescent and star' Swedish flag was produced by alt ... Refugees and migrants are forced to live under its Christian Cross; a symbol of the Crusades and the slaughter of ...

The star and crescent This is sometimes seen at the top of a mosque, and is a commonly known symbol relating to Islam. The five pointed star reflects the Five Pillars of Islam which are central to ...