Star And Crescent Symbol
The ☪ symbol represents a star and crescent design and is commonly used to indicate Islamic faith in text.
U+262A
The ☪ symbol is known as the Star and Crescent. It has a code point of U+262A and can be used across web and design tools. This page helps you copy it correctly and use it in your projects.
Star And Crescent Symbol Meaning
☪ is the Unicode symbol named “STAR AND CRESCENT” (U+262A). It is widely recognized as a visual identifier associated with Islamic culture and faith, where a star and crescent motif is commonly used. In everyday text and design, people may use it to refer to Islamic themes, Muslim communities, or events. Outside of that context, it may also be used more generally to represent “religion,” “heritage,” or “cultural symbolism” depending on the message and audience. As with many cultural symbols, meaning can vary by context, so consider your audience and surrounding text.
Common uses
- •Labeling or decorating a post about an Islamic holiday or community event
- •Adding a religious/cultural icon next to relevant topics in newsletters or web pages
- •Designing social media graphics where a compact faith-related symbol is needed
- •Using it as a textual badge or marker for sections about religion, history, or culture
- •Including it in presentations or slides as an at-a-glance visual cue
Examples
☪ Star and Crescent Symbol
- ☪Happy Ramadan! ☪
- ☪Community iftar tonight ☪
- ☪Islamic art & culture ☪
- ☪Wishing you peace and blessings ☪
- ☪Cultural heritage spotlight ☪
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+262A | |
| HTML Entity | ☪ | |
| HTML Code | ☪ | |
| CSS | \262A |
FAQ
What does the Star And Crescent symbol mean?
☪ is the Unicode symbol named “STAR AND CRESCENT” (U+262A). It is widely recognized as a visual identifier associated with Islamic culture and faith, where a star and crescent motif is commonly used. In everyday text and design, people may use it to refer to Islamic themes, Muslim communities, or events. Outside of that context, it may also be used more generally to represent “religion,” “heritage,” or “cultural symbolism” depending on the message and audience. As with many cultural symbols, meaning can vary by context, so consider your audience and surrounding text.
What Unicode character is ☪?
☪ is the Unicode character “STAR AND CRESCENT” with the code point U+262A.
How can I copy ☪ for web content?
You can copy the character directly (☪) or use the HTML entity ☪ and the CSS/JS escapes shown on this page.
Does ☪ always mean Islam?
It is most commonly used to reference Islamic faith or Muslim culture, but the exact meaning can depend on context and surrounding text.
Will ☪ display correctly on all devices?
It should display wherever the font supports U+262A. If it doesn’t render, try a different font or verify Unicode support.