Moon and star emoji ☪️
The moon and star emoji ☪️, also called the star and crescent, is a symbol of Islam. Here you can copy it instantly and learn how it’s used in messages about faith, Ramadan and Eid.
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What the moon and star emoji ☪️ means
Copying and pasting the moon and star emoji ☪️ takes one tap, but the symbol itself has a long history. It depicts a crescent moon with a star, a combination widely recognised as a symbol of Islam.
The star and crescent appears on the flags of several countries with Muslim-majority populations. In digital conversation, the emoji is often used to represent faith, Islamic culture, Ramadan and Eid celebrations.
The symbol has older roots in the Middle East and Mediterranean, but its association with Islam became prominent during the Ottoman era.
- Represents Islam and Muslim identity
- Used during Ramadan and Eid greetings
- Marks content about Islamic history, art or travel
How to copy and paste the moon and star emoji ☪️
The moon and star emoji can be copied from this page and pasted into any chat, post or document. The symbol is part of the Unicode Standard and is usually found under the symbols or religion section of an emoji keyboard.
- On iPhone: tap the emoji icon, search “star and crescent” or browse Symbols
- On Android: open the emoji panel, search “crescent” or look under Symbols
- On Windows: press Win + . (period) to open the emoji picker and search “star and crescent”
- On Mac: press Control + Command + Space and search “star and crescent”
- Copy the character from this page: select ☪️, press Ctrl+C (or Cmd+C) and paste with Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V)
Compare star and crescent with similar emoji
| Emoji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| star and crescentU+262A U+FE0F | Symbol of Islam; also appears on several national flags | |
| star of DavidU+2721 U+FE0F | Jewish symbol, six-pointed star, often used for Judaism | |
| omU+1F549 U+FE0F | Sacred sound and symbol in Hinduism, also used in other Indian religions | |
| yin yangU+262F U+FE0F | Taoist symbol of balance and duality | |
| latin crossU+271D U+FE0F | Christian cross, central symbol of Christianity | |
| menorahU+1F54E | Jewish candelabrum, associated with Hanukkah |
When people use the moon and star emoji ☪️
The moon and star emoji appears most often in messages about Islamic holidays, religious practice and cultural pride. It can be paired with the mosque emoji 🕌 or prayer beads emoji 📿 to reinforce the context.
It’s also common during Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, when people share greetings and well-wishes. A crescent moon 🌙 often appears alongside it in those messages.
It can also be used outside religious settings when discussing countries where the star and crescent is a national symbol, or in travel captions for cities like Istanbul or Kuala Lumpur.
Where the star and crescent appears beyond the emoji
The star and crescent has been used as a symbol across many cultures for centuries. Today it is most closely associated with Islam, and it appears on the national flags of Turkey, Algeria, Tunisia, Pakistan, Malaysia and several other countries.
The International Red Crescent movement uses a red crescent, without the star, as a humanitarian emblem.
The symbol also appears in Islamic art, mosque decoration and historical manuscripts across the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia.
Appearance of the moon and star emoji ☪️ across platforms
The ☪️ emoji is drawn as a crescent moon with a five-pointed star. The exact colour, shading and line weight differ depending on the operating system or app, but the core shape remains the same.
On some platforms the crescent is filled in, while on others it is outlined. In text-only environments or older systems, the symbol may appear as a monochrome character, but its meaning remains the same. This variation is normal for emoji and does not change its meaning.
Questions people ask
What does the moon and star emoji ☪️ mean?
The moon and star emoji ☪️ depicts the star and crescent, a symbol widely associated with Islam and Muslim identity. It is often used in messages about faith, Ramadan and Eid.
Is the moon and star emoji the same as the crescent moon emoji?
No. The crescent moon emoji 🌙 shows only a crescent without a star, and is more commonly used for night, sleep or the moon itself. The ☪️ emoji includes the star and has a specific religious connotation.
Can I use the moon and star emoji for Ramadan?
Yes, the moon and star emoji ☪️ is frequently used in Ramadan greetings and Eid messages, often paired with the crescent moon emoji or mosque emoji.
Is the star and crescent a symbol of all Muslims?
The star and crescent is recognised as a symbol of Islam, but it is not a religious requirement and some Muslims may prefer other symbols. It originated as a political and cultural emblem and appears on flags of several Muslim-majority countries.
About this guide
Written and maintained by the Emoji Directory editorial team, without ads or sponsorship. Meanings describe how the emoji is commonly used in public posts and messages, not an official definition. Names, code points, versions, keywords and translations come from the Unicode Emoji 18.0 and CLDR data; shortcodes from the gemoji project. Last reviewed . Spotted a mistake or a new usage? Tell us, or read how the directory is made.
