Kuwait

The national flag of Kuwait features horizontal green, white, and red stripes with a black trapezoid at the hoist.

Remix

Colours4

Green#007A3D · 29%
Red#CE1126 · 29%
White#FFFFFF · 25%
Black#000000 · 17%

More pan-arab colour flags

Traits

Layout: Complex
Pattern: Tricolor
Symbols: Other
Emblem: Hoist
Text: None

Details

Catalogue: #0094
Favorites: 1
Added: Jul 1, 2025
Image source: commons.wikimedia.org

History

Kuwait adopted this flag on 7 September 1961, and it was first officially hoisted on 24 November 1961. Its green, white, red, and black are pan-Arab colors associated with historic Arab dynasties and wider Arab unity symbolism. The design distinguishes Kuwait from related regional flags by using a black trapezoid at the hoist.

Sources

commons.wikimedia.org

en.wikipedia.org

britannica.com

youngpioneertours.com

crwflags.com

Timeline

1752
to 1871
Sulaimi flag used
A red flag with a serrated white ribbon was raised during Sheikh Sabah I’s rule and remained in use until 1871.
wikipedia.org
1899
to 1909
Version used 1899–1909
A red flag with white crescent, star, and Arabic inscription, according to historical flag listings.
1903
Special flag flown for Curzon
During Lord Curzon’s visit, Kuwait raised a red flag bearing the white Arabic motto “We trust in God.”
wikipedia.org
1914
to 1921
Red flag with Kuwait inscription
Kuwait adopted a red flag bearing the Arabic word for Kuwait after its Ottoman flag caused confusion during wartime.
wikipedia.org
1921
to 1940
Shahada added
Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah added the Shahada to the red flag.
wikipedia.org
1921
to 1940
Version used 1921–1940
The red flag with the Shahada added.
1940
to 1961
Falcon claw added
A stylized falcon’s claw was added to the flag.
wikipedia.org
1940
to 1961
Version used 1940–1961
The red flag with the Shahada and a stylized falcon’s claw.
1961
Current flag adopted
Kuwait adopted the green, white, and red triband with a black trapezium on 7 September and officially hoisted it on 24 November.
wikipedia.org · crwflags.com