<P> The flag of Saudi Arabia is one of the four flags in the world that are never flown at half - mast because it shows the Shahada . The flag of Somaliland, a self - declared state internationally recognized as part of Somalia, also displays the Shahada . The flag of Iraq bears the Takbir once . The flag of Afghanistan displays the Takbir beneath the Shahada on the top . Since all four bear the concept of oneness of God, the flag is never lowered to half - mast even as a sign of mourning . </P> <P> The flag of Singapore is flown at half - mast in Singapore following the deaths of an "important personage" (such as state leaders) and during periods of national mourning . Examples include: </P> <Ul> <Li> On the death of the fifth President (the first to be directly elected), Ong Teng Cheong, in February 2002, even though he did not receive a state funeral; </Li> <Li> On the death of the fourth President, Wee Kim Wee, in 2005; </Li> <Li> On the death of a former Cabinet Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, Goh Keng Swee, who had a state funeral on 23 May 2010; </Li> <Li> On the death of a former Deputy Prime Minister, Toh Chin Chye, who was cremated on 7 February 2012 . </Li> <Li> On the death of the first Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew, who died on 23 March 2015 . </Li> <Li> On the death of 7 pupils, 1 teacher and a guide from Tanjong Katong Primary School due to 2015 Sabah earthquake . </Li> <Li> On the death of the sixth President of Singapore, S.R. Nathan, who died on 22 August 2016 . </Li> <Li> On the death of a former Cabinet Minister, Othman Wok, who died on 17 April 2017 . </Li> </Ul> <Li> On the death of the fifth President (the first to be directly elected), Ong Teng Cheong, in February 2002, even though he did not receive a state funeral; </Li>

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