Originates from the red flag of Khawarij sect, which is a part of Muslim Shiites. Then, the white and red base were simply divided, but was later changed to a zigzag. After independence in 1972, the white base was a zigzag with eigth corners but was changed to five along with the democratization in 2002. The number five symbolizes the five rituals of Islam (confession, prayer, zakat, fasting, and pilgramage).
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Five of jagged Five elements of the Muslim (confession of faith, worship, charity, fasting, pilgrimage) |
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Area | Capital | Language | Major industry | Currency |
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690km² | Manama | Arabic | Petroleum Refining, Aluminum Smelting, Service Sector (Finance, Tourism etc.) | Bahraini dinar |