The red border represents the blood of national heroes. The green rectangle represents the thousands of palm trees and the prosperity of the islands. The white crescent represents the Islamic faith.
History
Adopted on July 25, 1965. The design was simplified from earlier versions that included a black and white striped hoist (dhandimathi).
Construction
A 2:3 ratio. A red field containing a large green rectangle with a white crescent in the center.
