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☪️ Star and Crescent Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
The Star and Crescent — widely recognized as a symbol of Islam, appearing on the flags of several Muslim-majority countries including Turkey and Pakistan. Usage spikes massively during Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha as people share greetings and blessings. It's a staple in Islamic holiday messages and cultural identity expressions across social media.
When to Use
Use for Islamic themes, Muslim holidays, or cultural discussions.
Example Usage
- “Ramadan Mubarak ☪️”
- “Eid celebrations ☪️”
- “Islamic faith ☪️”
Popular Combinations
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Mosque
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Ramadan
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Muslim prayer
How Star and Crescent looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ☪️ mean in a text message?▼
The Star and Crescent — widely recognized as a symbol of Islam, appearing on the flags of several Muslim-majority countries including Turkey and Pakistan. Usage spikes massively during Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha as people share greetings and blessings. It's a staple in Islamic holiday messages and cultural identity expressions across social media. Use for Islamic themes, Muslim holidays, or cultural discussions. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What is the official Unicode name for ☪️?▼
Each emoji has an official name assigned by the Unicode Consortium, which may differ from common names used in apps. The Star and Crescent emoji's official designation is listed in the Unicode CLDR (Common Locale Data Repository). Shortcode names like those on Slack or Discord are platform-specific.
Can screen readers interpret ☪️?▼
Yes. Screen readers announce emoji by their Unicode name, so ☪️ would be read aloud as "Star and Crescent." When using multiple emoji in a row, screen readers read each one individually, which can be overwhelming — so use them sparingly in accessible content.
What is the shortcode for ☪️?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:star_and_crescent:` to insert the Star and Crescent emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+262a-fe0f
Category
Symbols
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:star_and_crescent:Keywords
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When to Use ☪️ Star and Crescent
Use for Islamic themes, Muslim holidays, or cultural discussions.
- •Send ☪️ when you want to express or reference "star and crescent" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use ☪️ in conversations about islam to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with ☪️ Star and Crescent on social media posts, stories, or comments related to star and crescent
- •Add ☪️ to your username, bio, or status to show your connection to star and crescent
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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