For the film of the same name, see Zorba the Greek (film).
The Syrian flag incorporates the four pan-Arab colors, which represent the various dynasties that ruled the region in history. The combination of colors was first used to represent the region during the 1916 Arab Revolt. The red symbolizes the Khawarij, an Islamic group of the seventh century, whose flag was red.
The use of Egyptâs Arab Liberation flag triggered the inspiration of other Arab nations. The similar horizontal tri-color is used by countries like Iraq, Syria and Yemen that is formerly known as Libya. The only dissimilarity is the presence of the recognized ensigns and emblems on the white band.