Emblem of the Maldives

The National Emblem of the Maldives is a special design that represents the country. It has a coconut palm, which grows well in the Maldives and is important to the islands. There is also a crescent shape, which is often used in designs from countries that value peace and progress. Two crossed National Flags are part of the emblem too, showing the pride of the Maldives. Together, these parts make a symbol that tells the story of the Maldives and its traditions.

Interpretation

The coconut palm in the Maldives' emblem stands for the country's way of life. People in the Maldives have long believed this tree is very helpful because they can use almost every part of it, from medicine to building boats.

The crescent shape and star show the country's Islamic faith and its leadership. The words on the emblem, written in Arabic, come from an important leader named Sultan AI-Ghazee Mohamed Thakurufaanu Al-Azam. These words mean "State of the Mahal Dibiyat," a name used by travelers from long ago to call the Maldives.

Modern usage

The Coat of Arms is a special symbol for the Government of Maldives. You can see it often in important papers, right under the word Bismillah, and in other places where the government shows itself.

Former versions

The crescent and star in the middle of the Maldives Coat of Arms were once pale blue and white when it was first designed in the 1940s. Later, in late July 1995, the colors of the crescent and star were changed to gold to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the country's independence.