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The other name of Red Cross is Red Crescent.
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Both symbols represent humanitarian designs . The crescent replaces the red cross in Arab countries which do not recognise the red cross . Both mean exactly the same
A red cross or crescent on a white background.
The Red Cross and the Red Crescent have local representation in most countries of the world.
The president of the governing board of the Red Cross/ Red Crescent is Mr Tadateru Konoe
Since the Red Cross denotes Christianity, the Red Crescent serves the Islamic world.
The Red Crescent is the Middle East's version of America's Red Cross. Instead of the Cross, they wear a crescent. The work is the same.
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It is called the Red Crescent in Muslim countries.
See the related link for a listing and directory of RED CROSS RED CRESCENT Members.
The administrative bodies of the International Committee of the Red Cross (and Red Crescent) are located in Geneva, Switzerland.