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It has not been renamed but though the Red Cross claims it is just the Swiss flag with the colors reversed, the cross is still a religious symbol. The Muslim countries refused to recognize it so they use the Red Crescent or Red Sun and Lion which are officially recognized by the Red Cross as subsidiaries. However, when the Israelis raised the same issue and began using Magan David Adom (the Red Star), the Red Cross refused to recognize it and has been refusing for nearly 60 years. It is an ongoing dispute. For more information - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emblems_of_the_International_Red_Cross_and_Red_Crescent_Movement and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magen_David_Adom
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What is the other name of red cross?
The other name of Red Cross is Red Crescent.
What do they call the red cross in Muslim countries?
The Red Crescent The Red Crescent
What is the role to do in red cross and crescent?
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
What two colours are the Red Cross flag?
A red cross or crescent on a white background.
Where is the Red Cross working internationally?
The Red Cross and the Red Crescent have local representation in most countries of the world.
Who leads red cross?
The president of the governing board of the Red Cross/ Red Crescent is Mr Tadateru Konoe
What parts of the world do the red crescent foundation help?
Since the Red Cross denotes Christianity, the Red Crescent serves the Islamic world.
What are the major functions of red cross?
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.
What is the red cross called in Middle East countries?
It is called the Red Crescent in Muslim countries.
Red Cross when was it formed?
red crescent
There are 186 participating countries in the red cross. What are they?
See the related link for a listing and directory of RED CROSS RED CRESCENT Members.
In what region is the Red Cross Association located?
The administrative bodies of the International Committee of the Red Cross (and Red Crescent) are located in Geneva, Switzerland.
