Codes & Technical Details
- Emoji
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🇸🇦 - Unicode
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U+1F1F8 U+1F1E6 - HTML Entity
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🇸🇦 - CSS
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content: "\1F1F8\1F1E6"; - JavaScript
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"\u{1F1F8}\u{1F1E6}" - Shortcode
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:flag-sa:
Alt names: flag-sa
What Does the Saudi Arabia Emoji Mean?
The 🇸🇦 flag emoji is green bearing the Shahada (Islamic declaration of faith) in white Thuluth script above a white sword. It’s used for Saudi National Day (23 September), Hajj season, and posts about Saudi culture or the Gulf region.
Country Information
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Capital | Riyadh |
| Region | Middle East |
| ISO Code | SA / SAU |
| Currency | Saudi Riyal (SAR) |
| Language(s) | Arabic |
| Flag Colors | green and white |
History & Symbolism
The current design dates to 1973, building on flags used since the early 20th century under the House of Saud. Because it carries the Shahada, the flag is never flown at half-mast and is treated with particular religious respect.
How the Saudi Arabia Emoji Renders
Flag emoji are not single characters — 🇸🇦 is built from a pair of Regional Indicator Symbol letters (the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code SA) that browsers, phones, and apps automatically combine into the Saudi Arabia flag. Unicode sequence, HTML entity, CSS, JavaScript, and shortcode forms are listed above; use the Copy button for a one-click copy of the rendered flag itself.
Emoji Combinations
- 🇸🇦🕋 — Hajj, Mecca, pilgrimage
- 🇸🇦🐪 — Desert and Gulf culture
- 🇸🇦🎉 — National Day celebrations
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Saudi Arabia flag emoji mean?
The 🇸🇦 flag emoji is green bearing the Shahada (Islamic declaration of faith) in white Thuluth script above a white sword. It's used for Saudi National Day (23 September), Hajj season, and posts about Saudi culture or the Gulf region.
How do I copy the Saudi Arabia flag emoji?
Tap or click the Copy button on this page and the 🇸🇦 emoji is copied to your clipboard, ready to paste anywhere.
What is the Unicode and HTML entity for the Saudi Arabia flag emoji?
The Unicode sequence is U+1F1F8 U+1F1E6 and the HTML entity is 🇸🇦 — both shown in the codes table above, along with the CSS, JavaScript, and shortcode forms.
Why is the sword on the Saudi Arabia flag significant?
The sword represents the historic military campaigns that unified the Arabian Peninsula under the House of Saud in the early 20th century.
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