Flag of the Islamic State

Islamic State
Black Banner, Black Standard
UseNational flag and war flag Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagSmall vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag
Adoptedc. 2007
Designed byAnonymous Islamic State of Iraq members
Variant without the hamzas below the alifs, which was also widely used
Variant with inverted colors

The Islamic State has used a variety of symbols since its formation, the most recognizable of which is its flag. The flag was first seen in c. 2007 in a video by Al-Fajr Media, a media center of al-Qaeda.

The flag was nicknamed as the "Black Standard" or the "Black Banner". It is seen as a symbol of global jihad by militant groups.

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