Over the years, they have evolved to incorporate symbols significant to ... the Danish flag features an uneven white cross on a red background. The cross represents Christianity.

According to the website, the crescent moon, or hilal, in the Jalur Gemilang symbolises “the religion of Islam as the official religion of the federation and the nation”.

5. It's also not a religious symbol The Red Cross is not a religious symbol: due to our Swiss roots, it's actually the reverse of the Swiss flag. However, some National Societies use red crescent or ...