National Emblem of East Turkistan
Historical Background
The National Emblem was designed by the East Turkistan Independence Association, established in September 1933, and was unanimously adopted by the Parliament and Ministers of the Turkic Islamic Republic of East Turkistan on November 12, 1933. It continues to be recognized and upheld by East Turkistani organizations worldwide as the national symbol of East Turkistan, representing the unity, faith, and independence of its people. The East Turkistan Government in Exile proudly upholds and uses it as the official national emblem.
- The 18 points that surround the crescent refepresent the 9 Uyghur Tribes and the 9 Oghuz Tribes that inhabit East Turkistan.
- The upward facing crescent symbolizes happiness, joy, and the revival of East Turkistan and its people.
- The three stars above the calligraphic monogram represent the three prominent states that were established in East Turkistan: (from left to right) the Kök Türk Khaganate (552-744), the Uyghur Khaganate (744-840), and the Kara-Khanid Khanate (840-1212).