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Table with main symbols and their meaning for the Middle East
| Symbol | Culture | Meaning |
| Star and Crescent | Islamic | Represents the symbol of Islam, and serves as a symbol of faith, unity, and cultural heritage. |
| Kaaba | Islamic | Represents the holy shrine in Mecca, and serves as a symbol of Islamic faith, pilgrimage, and devotion. |
| Hamsa | Middle Eastern | Represents the hand of God and serves as a symbol of protection and good luck. It is often depicted with an eye in the center to ward off evil spirits. |
| Minaret | Islamic | Represents the tower attached to a mosque from which the call to prayer is made, and serves as a symbol of Islamic architecture and cultural heritage. |
| Persian Rug | Iranian | Represents the traditional rug woven in Iran and serves as a symbol of Persian artistry, craftsmanship, and cultural heritage. |
| Tower of Babel | Mesopotamian | Represents the ancient ziggurat in Mesopotamia, and serves as a symbol of the power and influence of ancient civilizations in the Middle East. |
| Palm Tree | Middle Eastern | Represents the iconic tree found in many parts of the Middle East, and serves as a symbol of life, fertility, and natural beauty. |
| Dome of the Rock | Islamic | Represents the iconic shrine in Jerusalem, and serves as a symbol of Islamic art, architecture, and cultural heritage. |
| Hookah | Middle Eastern | Represents the traditional smoking device used in many parts of the Middle East, and serves as a symbol of social interaction, hospitality, and cultural heritage. |
| Keffiyeh | Middle Eastern | Represents the traditional headdress worn by men in many parts of the Middle East, and serves as a symbol of cultural identity, solidarity, and resistance. |
| Censer | Islamic | Represents the traditional incense burner used in Islamic religious ceremonies, and serves as a symbol of spiritual devotion and cultural heritage. |
| Tulip | Turkish | Represents the national flower of Turkey and serves as a symbol of beauty, elegance, and cultural heritage. |
| Pomegranate | Middle Eastern | Represents the iconic fruit found in many parts of the Middle East, and serves as a symbol of fertility, prosperity, and natural beauty. |
| Oud | Middle Eastern | Represents the traditional musical instrument used in many parts of the Middle East, and serves as a symbol of Middle Eastern music, culture, and heritage. |
| Dervish | Islamic | Represents the Sufi order of Islamic mysticism, and serves as a symbol of spiritual devotion, enlightenment, and cultural heritage. |
| Goblet Drum | Middle Eastern | Represents the traditional drum used in many parts of the Middle East, and serves as a symbol of Middle Eastern music, culture, and heritage. |
| Aleppo Soap | Syrian | Represents the traditional soap made in Aleppo, Syria, and serves as a symbol of Syrian craftsmanship, beauty, and cultural heritage. |
| Palm Sunday | Christian | Represents the Christian celebration of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, and serves as a symbol of Christian faith and cultural heritage in the Middle East. |
| Aladdin’s Lamp | Middle Eastern | Represents the magical lamp found in the tale of Aladdin and serves as a symbol of Middle Eastern folklore, creativity, and imagination. |
| Falcon | Middle Eastern | Represents the iconic bird found in many parts of the Middle East, and serves as a symbol of strength, freedom, and natural beauty. |
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