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It is just the similar reason why Japan have the rising sun in their flag. The Japanese archipelago is east of the Asian mainland, and is thus where the sun "rises".
The hot and harsh desert in Arabia at day became cool and pleasant at night. The crescent and star symbolised the coolness of the night , and probably they were adopted as symbols in their flag. The green could also have come from green vegetation which was scarce in the desert , and hence highly prized.
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When even one virtue becomes our nature, the mind becomes clean and tranquil. Then there is no need to practice meditation; we will automatically be meditating always. ~ Swami Satchidananda
Wholesome virtuous behavior progressively leads to the foremost.~ Buddha AN 10.1
If you do right, irrespective of what the other does, it will slow down the (turbulent) mind. ~ Rajini Menon
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