star and crescent Emoji

☪️ · U+262A U+FE0F · Emoji 0.7

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What does the star and crescent emoji mean?

Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 · Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard

Literally, ☪️ represents a star and crescent moon symbol, whereas figuratively and in slang, it symbolizes Islam or is used to represent Muslim faith, community, or cultural practices, often in the context of Ramadan or other significant Islamic events. This emoji is also used to express solidarity, respect, or awareness about Islamic culture and traditions. In a broader sense, ☪️ can be used to signify a connection to the Middle East or North Africa, although its primary association remains with Islam. Its meaning is deeply rooted in the cultural and religious significance of the star and crescent symbol in Islamic tradition.

How the star and crescent emoji is used

In texting and social media captions, ☪️ is often used by Muslims to express their faith, celebrate Islamic holidays, or mark important life events, with a tone that is usually respectful and celebratory. On platforms like TikTok and Instagram, ☪️ may appear in comments or posts discussing Islamic culture, food, or traditions, particularly during Ramadan, with a tone that can range from educational to festive. Tone and usage can vary across different generations and platforms, but overall, ☪️ is used to convey a sense of community and shared identity among Muslims. Its usage is more prevalent among younger generations who are active on social media and use emojis to express their cultural and religious affiliations.

star and crescent emoji examples

How to copy the star and crescent emoji

To use the star and crescent emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+262A U+FE0F), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

More about star and crescent

Also known as

crescentislammuslimramadanreligionstar

star and crescent emoji on different platforms

How the star and crescent emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.

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Twitter / X (Twemoji) design
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star and crescent Emoji Details

Emoji☪️
Namestar and crescent
CategorySymbols
CodepointsU+262A U+FE0F
Shortcode:star_and_crescent:
Emoji version0.7
Unicode version0.7
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star and crescent Emoji FAQ

What does the star and crescent emoji mean?

Literally, ☪️ represents a star and crescent moon symbol, whereas figuratively and in slang, it symbolizes Islam or is used to represent Muslim faith, community, or cultural practices, often in the context of Ramadan or other significant Islamic events. This emoji is also used to express solidarity, respect, or awareness about Islamic culture and traditions.

How do I copy and paste the star and crescent emoji?

Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ☪️ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.

What is the star and crescent emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+262A U+FE0F, introduced in Emoji version 0.7 (Unicode 0.7). Its shortcode is :star_and_crescent:.

What are other names for the star and crescent emoji?

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