Bahrain
White and red with a serrated edge of five points.
History and symbolism
The white and red banner with five white notches was standardized in 2002. The red recalls the banners of the Kharijite tradition and the serration is often read as the five pillars of Islam, setting it apart from the flag of Qatar.
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