Flag of Saudi Arabia
| Use | State and war flag, state and naval ensign |
|---|---|
| Proportion | 2:3 |
| Adopted | 15 March 1973 |
| Design | A green field with the Shahada (the Islamic creed) written in the Thuluth script in white above a horizontal sword, having its tip pointed to the left. |
| Designed by | Hafiz Wahba |
The national flag of Saudi Arabia is a green background with Arabic inscription and a sword in white. The inscription is the Islamic creed, or shahada: "There is no deity but God; Muhammad is the Messenger of God". The current design has been used by the government of Saudi Arabia since 15 March 1973.