The flag of Comoros features four horizontal stripes of yellow, white, red, and blue, with a green vertical stripe on the left side that contains a white crescent and four white stars. The yellow represents the sun, the white symbolizes peace, the red stands for the blood of those who fought for independence, and the blue represents the sea. The green stripe and crescent symbolize Islam, the predominant religion in the country, while the four stars represent the four main islands of Comoros: Grande Comore, Mohéli, Anjouan, and Mayotte. The flag was officially adopted on January 7, 2003, reflecting the nation's identity and cultural heritage. Its design embodies the unity and diversity of the Comorian islands.