National Flag of the Democratic and Popular Algerian Republic (1962)
al-Jumhuriya al-Jazariya ad-Dimuqratiya ash-Shabiya

Prior to independence, the current national flag was used by the Front de Liberation Nationale in
its campaign to end French colonial rule in Algeria.

It is believed the flag was designed in 1928 by an early leader of the independence movement,
Massali Haj. 

The current flag dates from the 3rd of July 1962.

The Symbolic Meaning

The crescent moon and star is traditional symbol of Islam. 

It is interesting to note the extension of the horns on the crescent of the Algerian flag.  They are are longer than the horns of other crescents appearing on other national flags. The people of Algeria believe long horns on a crescent will promote happiness.

The colour green represents Islam, white is for purity and red symbolizes liberty.