Square and Compasses stand for Great Architect of the Universe (a non-denominational reference to God)." The square and compasses has used as a symbol by several organisations, sometimes with additional symbols: Square and Compasses The Square and Compasses (or, more correctly, a square and a set of compasses joined together) is the single most identifiable symbol of Freemasonry. Both the square and compasses are architect's tools and are used in Masonic ritual as emblems to teach symbolic lessons. Some Lodges and rituals explain these symbols as lessons in conduct: for example, Duncan's Masonic Monitor of 1866 explains them as: "The square, to square
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation organisation changed its name from Organisation of the Islamic Conference (; ) to its current name. The OIC also changed its logo at this time. The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation has 57 members, 56 of which are also member states of the United Nations, the exception being Palestine. Some members, especially in West Africa and South America, are – though with large Muslim populations – not necessarily Muslim majority countries. A few countries with significant Muslim populations, such as Russia and Thailand, sit as Observer States, while others, such as India and Ethiopia, are not members. The collective population of