Star and Crescent

Star and Crescent Symbol (☪)

The **Star and Crescent symbol (☪)** is one of the most widely recognized symbols associated with Islam, though its origins predate the religion. It typically depicts a crescent moon, often with a five-pointed star positioned near its open end. This symbol is commonly found on the flags of many Muslim-majority nations and in Islamic architecture and art. In digital contexts, it serves as a representation of Islam, Muslim identity, or broader themes of faith and celestial imagery.

How to Use the Star and Crescent Symbol

You can easily copy and paste the Star and Crescent symbol: ☪

On Windows:

Hold down the Alt key and type 9770 on the numeric keypad.

On Mac:

Use the Character Viewer (Edit > Emoji & Symbols) and search for "star and crescent" or "islam."

On Mobile (iOS/Android):

Access it through your emoji keyboard or by searching for "star and crescent" or "religious symbols" in the special characters section.

Technical Information for Developers

For web developers and designers, understanding the various codes for the Star and Crescent symbol is essential for proper implementation, especially when dealing with content related to Islam or cultural symbols.

HTML Entities:

<!-- HTML Decimal Code --> ☪

<!-- HTML Hexadecimal Code --> ☪

CSS Content Property:

.star-and-crescent::before { content: "\262A"; }

Unicode Details:

• Unicode: U+262A
• Name: STAR AND CRESCENT
• Block: Miscellaneous Symbols, U+2600 - U+26FF
• Plane: Basic Multilingual Plane, U+0000 - U+FFFF
• Script: Code for undetermined script (Zyyy)
• Category: Other Symbol (So)
• Bidirectional Class: Other Neutral (ON)
• Combining Class: Not Reordered (0)
• Character is Mirrored: No
• Unicode Version: 1.1 (June 1993)

Encoding:

• UTF-8 Encoding: 0xE2 0x98 0xAA
• UTF-16 Encoding: 0x262A
• UTF-32 Encoding: 0x0000262A