Flag of Pakistan

With flag hoisting, parades, and other cultural events, on August 13th Pakistan marks its Independence. This national public holiday marks the date in 1947 when the country was declared a sovereign state following the end of the British Raj.

The flag of Pakistan was adopted in August 1947. The design consists of a five-pointed white star and crescent moon on a dark green field, with a vertical white stripe at the left hand hoist side.