Star and Crescent emoji meaning
People use it to mark religious posts, greetings for Ramadan or Eid, or to show Muslim identity in bios and captions. Example: 'Ramadan Mubarak to everyone celebrating ☪️' or 'proud to be Muslim ☪️'.
The official Unicode name for ☪️ is star and crescent. It belongs to the symbols group and the religious symbols subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as crescent, islam, muslim, ramadan, religion, star.
It was added in Emoji 0.7 · 2014, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get ☪️ on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type star and crescent.
- Tap ☪️ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → Emoji.
How to get ☪️ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "star and crescent". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ☪️ from this page and paste it.
How to type ☪️ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "star and crescent" and click ☪️.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type ☪️ on a Mac
Press Control+⌘+Space to open the emoji picker, type "star and crescent" and double-click ☪️. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
☪️ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+⌘+Space, or paste ☪️ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert → Emoji. In Word, Insert → Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
☪️ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | ☪️ |
| HTML hex | ☪️ |
CSS content | "\262A\FE0F" |
| JavaScript | "\u{262A}\u{FE0F}" |
| Python | "\u262A\uFE0F" |
| URL encoded | %E2%98%AA%EF%B8%8F |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :star_and_crescent: |
Because ☪️ is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the star and crescent emoji mean? +
The star and crescent represents Islam and is used to reference the religion, Muslim identity, or Islamic holidays like Ramadan. Its official Unicode name is "star and crescent".
What does the star and crescent symbol stand for? +
It stands for Islam and is widely recognized as a symbol of the Muslim faith and community.
When do people typically use this emoji? +
It is commonly used during Ramadan, Eid, and other Islamic observances, or to express Muslim identity.
How do I get the star and crescent emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "star and crescent". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy ☪️ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ☪️? +
The star and crescent emoji is U+262A. In HTML use ☪️.
Why does ☪️ look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so ☪️ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.