The main British pronunciation has a hard g as in go [hig-ghem-uh-ny], though alternative pronunciations with a soft g or with the stress on the first syllable are also heard. The standard US pronunciation has a soft g [huh-jem-uh-ny].
The red disc, set towards the hoist, recalls the fight for independence. Green represents Islam, fertility, and the country's youth. Effective date: 25 January 1972.