Sunni Islamic movement founded in Egypt in 1928, active throughout the Arab world although banned in most countries. It aims at the establishment of a Muslim state governed by Islamic law.
The movement, founded by Hasan al-Banna (19061949), also operates under different names, such as the People of the Call (Alh al-Da'wa) in Algeria and Islamic Party (al Hizb al-Islami) in Tunisia.
Blue expresses patriotism and noble ideas. Red denotes bravery. White symbolizes peace and purity. The stars stand for the three island groups: Luzon, the Visayan, and Mindanao. Effective date: 25 March 1936.