The Iranian flag has “Allahu Akbar” written on it, repeated 22 times in white Kufic script along the edges of the green and red bands. It also has a red central emblem that represents Allah.

What it says

  • “Allahu Akbar” means “God is Great.”
  • The phrase appears 11 times near the green stripe and 11 times near the red stripe.
  • The center symbol is the Islamic Republic’s emblem, a stylized representation of the word Allah.

In plain terms

If someone asks what is written on the flag, the main text is “Allahu Akbar.” The rest is a national emblem rather than a sentence.