Walyadum Muoayadda,
Aahilan Momajjada;
Bilnufoosi Yuftda.
Walyadum Muoayadda,
Aahilan Momajjada;
Bilnufoosi Yuftda.
Ya Oman, Nahnoo Min Ahd Il Nabi
Awfiya Min K'ram Al Arabi.
Abshiry Qaboos Jaa
Faltubarakhu 'I Sama.
Waasidy Waltoq'hi Bilduoaa.
Flag History | the white symbolizes peace and properity. The red is the color of the pre-1970 Omani flag, which was plain red, and recalls the battles against the foreign invaders. The green represents the Jebel Akhdar (the Green Mountains) and stands for fertility. |
Flag Date of Adoption | 17 December 1970 |
Flag Symbolism | three horizontal bands of white, red, and green of equal width with a broad, vertical, red band on the hoist side; the national emblem (a khanjar dagger in its sheath superimposed on two crossed swords in scabbards) in white is centered near the top of the vertical band |