The Crescent moon, often with a five or six pointed star, became a prominent symbol for Islam early in the 19th century. www.rochester.edu/ What is the history of the crescent moon symbol, and how did it come to be associated with Islam? islam.about.com/library/weekly/aa060401a.htm Republic of Turkey Red flag with a white crescent and star. www.allstates-flag.com/ The word "crescent" is associated with the moon and is used to describe the moon's shape in its early phase of the first quarter. www.compmore.net/~tntr/crescent_stara.html Star and Crescent Symbol Contrary to popular belief, the symbol is not Muslim in origin. Rather, it was a polytheistic icon adopted during the spread of Islam, and its use today is sometimes controversial in the Muslim world. www.religionfacts.com/ |