National symbols of the State of Palestine

The National Symbols of the State of Palestine are official and unofficial flags, icons or cultural expressions that are emblematic, representative or otherwise characteristic of Palestine and of its culture.

Overview
The scope of what is included in the symbols of Palestine includes the state flag and its ensign based on the Flag of the Arab Revolt. It also includes Palestinian vexillology and signs used by the Palestinian National Authority.The Palestinian People: A History - Page 392, Baruch Kimmerling - 2009 The fida'i is its national anthem. The Palestine sunbird has been suggested as a possible national bird of Palestine in the future.The First Palestinian Bird Migration Festival , Palestine Wildlife Society. Retrieved 29 July 2009. The Palestinian Authority passport has been described as a 'crucial symbol of nationhood.'Jordan Times, 25 Jan. 1995 Postage stamps and postal history of the Palestinian National Authority also constitute as a national symbol. The list of foundational symbols of Palestinian identity include:
 Al Aqsa (compound), particularly the Dome of the RockPalestinian Academic Society for the Study of International Affairs; Tim Marshall: "Many people believe that the mosque depicted is called the Al-Aqsa; however, a visit to one of Palestine's most eminent intellectuals, Mahdi F. Abdul Hadi, clarified the issue. Hadi is chairman of the Palestinian Academic Society for the Study of International Affairs, based in East Jerusalem. His offices are a treasure trove of old photographs, documents, and symbols. He was kind enough to spend several hours with me. He spread out maps of Jerusalem's Old City on a huge desk and homed in on the Al-Aqsa compound, which sits above the Western Wall. "The mosque in the Al- Aqsa [Brigades] flag is the Dome of the Rock. Everyone takes it for granted that it is the Al-Aqsa mosque, but no, the whole compound is Al-Aqsa, and on it are two mosques, the Qibla mosque and the Dome of the Rock, and on the flags of both Al-Aqsa Brigades and the Qassam Brigades, it is the Dome of the Rock shown," he said. ; Mahdi Abdul Hadi, Mahdi Abdul Hadi : "Al-Aqsa Mosque, also referred to as Al-Haram Ash-Sharif (the Noble Sanctuary), comprises the entire area within the compound walls (a total area of 144,000 m2) - including all the mosques, prayer rooms, buildings, platforms and open courtyards located above or under the grounds - and exceeds 200 historical monuments pertaining to various Islamic eras. According to Islamic creed and jurisprudence, all these buildings and courtyards enjoy the same degree of sacredness since they are built on Al-Aqsa's holy grounds. This sacredness is not exclusive to the physical structures allocated for prayer, like the Dome of the Rock or Al-Qibly Mosque (the mosque with the large silver dome)"
 Handala
 the Palestinian key
 the Nakba
 the Palestinian keffiyeh

Palestinian symbols
Oh what it is to admire the many wonders of Palestine and how they flourish the country with bliss. Of all the striking beauty of the State of Palestine has to offer, there are few features that we just Need to tell you about! 

 SymbolImage National personification National personification of Palestine Our Mother Palestine  192px|centre|State Personification of Palestine Coat of arms Coat of arms of PalestineEagle of Saladin 
Aquila chrysaetos homeyeri 192px|centre|State Coat of Palestine192px|centre Flag National flag of Palestine 192px|centre|State Flag of Palestine Anthem National anthem of Palestine Fida'i  192px|centre|State Anthem of Palestine192px|centre| Revolutionary Leader/National hero Martyr National hero of Palestine أبو الأمة  192px|centre|State Hero of Palestine192px|centre|Father of the Palestinian People's Mother of the Nation Fatima Musa Al-Budairi أم الأمة  192px|centre|State Founding Mother of Palestine City flag Flag of East Jerusalem 192px|centre|Capital City flag of East Jerusalem National language National language of Palestine Levantine Arabic  192px|centre|State language of Palestine192px|centre| National Islamic patron saint National patron saint of Palestine Al-Khidr  192px|centre|State Patronage Saint of Palestine192px|centre|Patronage Noble Pavilion Poet National poet of Palestine “Mahmoud Darwish”  192px|centre|State Poet of Palestine Song National song of Palestine Mawtini  192px|centre|State Song of Palestine90px|centre| Slogan/National Cry National motto of Palestine “FREE Palestine” (“With Spirit, with Blood, We Will Redeem You, Palestine”)  192px|centre|State Slogan of Palestine192px|centre| Motto National motto of Palestine “One, Arab, Palestine”  192px|centre|State Motto of Palestine Epic National epic of Palestine Exodus of Palestinian Arabs/NAKHBA  192px|centre|State Epic of Palestine Mosque National mosque of Palestine Al-Aqsa Mosque/المسجد الاقصى  192px|centre|State Mosque of Palestine192px|centre| Weapon National weaponry of Palestine Khaybar  192px|centre|State Cultural Traditional Souvenir of Palestine192px|centre| Religious symbol The Red Crescent Islamic following-faith  192px|centre|State Faith of Palestine Book National book of Palestine Asheeq min filasteen عاشق من فلسطين  192px|centre|State Book of Palestine Passport Palestinian passport جواز سفر حكومة عموم فلسطين  192px|centre|State Passport of Palestine National currency Palestinian Dinar  192px|centre|State Money of Palestine192px|centre|Palestinian Coins National airline Palestine Airways Palestinian Airlines  192px|centre|State Airline of Palestine National media and film Industry Falasteen Studios   192px|centre|State Media of Palestine192px|centre| Flowers National flower of Palestine Iris hayneiFloral emblem of Palestine 
Anemone coronaria 192px|centre|State Flower of Palestine192px|centre|Floral Emblem of Palestine Plant National plant of Palestine Thymus vulgaris 192px|centre|State Plant of Palestine Tree National tree of Palestine Quercus calliprinos 192px|centre|State Tree of Palestine Birds National bird of Palestine Cinnyris oseaDove of Peace 
Streptopelia risoria 192px|centre|State Bird of Palestine192px|centre Animals National animal of Palestine Gazella gazella arabicaHawk of Quraish Falco cherrug National mammal of Palestine Equus ferus caballus  192px|centre|State Animal of Palestine192px|centre192px|centre|State Mammal of Palestine Fish National fish of Palestine Carasobarbus canis 192px|centre|State Fish of Palestine Amphibian National amphibian of Palestine Pelophylax bedriagae 192px|centre|State Amphibian of Palestine Reptile National reptile of Palestine Daboia palaestinae 192px|centre|State Reptile of Palestine Fruit National fruit of Palestine Olea oleaster sylvestris 192px|centre|State Fruit of Palestine Herb National herb of Palestine Origanum syriacum Za'atar 192px|centre|State Herb of Palestine Dish National dish of Palestine Palestinian cuisine 192px|centre|State Dish of Palestine Spice National spice of Palestine Rhus coriaria  192px|centre|State Spice of Palestine Vegetable National vegetable of Palestine Solanum melongena 192px|centre|State Vegetable of Palestine Confectionery National confectionary of Palestine Knafeh/Kunafa 192px|centre|State Sweet of Palestine Drinks National drink of Palestine Arabic or Palestinian tea Limonana  192px|centre|State Drink of Palestine192px|centre| Crop National crop of Palestine Hordeum vulgare 192px|centre|State Crop of Palestine Dresses Keffiyeh Palestinian maleThobe' Palestinian female 192px|centre|Palestinian Male Outfit192px|centre|192px|centre|Palestinian Female Outfit Sport National sport of Palestine Palestinian play 192px|centre|State Sport of Palestine192px|centre| Dance National dance of Palestine Palestinian traditional folk dance 192px|centre|State Dance of Palestine Instrument National instrument of Palestine ūd 192px|centre|State Instrument of Palestine Festival National festival of Palestine Olive Harvest/Palestinian Festival  192px|centre|Festival of Palestinian State Mountain National mountain of Palestine Mount Nabi Yunis / Mountains of Jerusalem/Jibal Al-Quds (Judean Range) 192px|centre|Mountain of Palestinian State192px|centre|192px|centre| River National river of Palestine Jordan river 192px|centre|River of Palestinian State Lake National lake of Palestine Dead sea/Bahr Lut 192px|centre|Lake of Palestinian State Mineral National mineral of Palestine Phosphate 192px|centre|Mineral of Palestinian State Gemstone National gemstone of Palestine Palestinian Jasper 192px|centre|Gemstone of Palestinian State Fort National fort of Palestine Al-Khalil 192px|centre|Fort of Palestinian State

Among the additional objects which are considered to be symbols of the Palestinian nation, is the indigenous Palestinian Poppy. Often red, white, and green (due to stems and leaves), these flowers display the primary colours of the Palestinian flag. Oranges, lemons, olive trees, and the cactus pear are also widely accepted as symbols for the Palestinian nation.

Related pages
 National symbols of Jordan 
 National symbols of Lebanon 
 National symbols of Syria
 National symbols of the Islamic Republic of India (PAKISTAN)

References

Symbols
Palestine national symbols