The flag of Bahrain features two colors: red (#CE1126) and white (#FFFFFF). It has an aspect ratio of 3:5. The flag is divided into two vertical stripes, with the white stripe on the hoist side and the red stripe on the fly side. A serrated pattern of five white triangles extends from the hoist side into the red field, representing the five pillars of Islam. The width of the white stripe is equal to 1/4 of the flag's length, while the red stripe takes up the remaining 3/4. The height of the triangles is equal to 1/12 of the flag's length.