Hilal Ahmar
| Named after | Islamic crescent as based on the flag of the Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1906 |
| Founded at | Anatolia, Ottoman Empire |
| Type | Humanitarian non-profit |
| Origins | Anatolia |
Region served | Islamic world |
Parent organization | International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement |
Hilal Ahmar (Arabic: الهلال الأحمر, Persian: هلال احمر, Turkish: Hilâl-i Ahmer,Urdu: ہلالِ احمر) is a charitable organization, part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Hilal Ahmar is a humanitarian non-profit organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and disaster preparedness in several Islamic countries. The name 'Red Crescent' was internationally recognized in 1906 at the request of the Ottoman Empire.