Red Crescent

American  

noun

1. an organization functioning as the Red Cross in Muslim countries.

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Red Crescent British  

noun

1. a national branch of or the emblem of the Red Cross Society in a Muslim country

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Red Crescent

Elsewhere in Tehran, a large park was transformed into a camp, with hundreds of Red Crescent tents set up on the grounds.

From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026

Four days later, the boys and men were transferred by the Red Crescent Society overland to Herat Province, Afghanistan, and from there to the capital, Kabul, for further medical treatment.

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has deployed hundreds of volunteers to support response efforts in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 24, 2026

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said the Lebanese Red Cross was distributing aid to households, including blankets, mattresses, meals, bread and safe drinking water.

From Barron's ● Mar. 27, 2026

“Everything from the Red Crescent is red, so it might be a coincidence.”

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell