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

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

Alireza Dadkhodai, an emergency operations expert with the Red Crescent, recalled the moment the missiles hit.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 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

Night-time footage released by the Iranian Red Crescent shows rescuers removing fallen masonry to try to reach Berivan's trapped mother as she begs to know: "Is my daughter alive?"

From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2026

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

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell