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 Syrian Flag : Each color in the Syrian flag refers to a definite meaning or a period as follows: 1. Red Color: The blood of the martyrs. 2. Black Color: The Abbasids.