Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ☪ has the Unicode code point U+262A. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800to0xffff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format:1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx
Where thexare the payload bits.UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range Codepoint Range Bytes Bit pattern Payload length U+0000 - U+007F 1 0xxxxxxx 7 bits U+0080 - U+07FF 2 110xxxxx 10xxxxxx 11 bits U+0800 - U+FFFF 3 1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 16 bits U+10000 - U+10FFFF 4 11110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 21 bits Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:
Convert the hexadecimal code point U+262A to binary:
00100110 00101010. Those are the payload bits.Step 3: Fill in the bits to match the bit pattern:
Obtain the final bytes by arranging the paylod bits to match the bit layout:
11100010 10011000 10101010
STAR AND CRESCENT·U+262A
☪
Character Information
Code Point
U+262A
HEX
262A
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 98 AA | 11100010 10011000 10101010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 2A | 00100110 00101010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 2A 26 | 00101010 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 2A | 00000000 00000000 00100110 00101010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 2A 26 00 00 | 00101010 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
☪
URI Encoded
%E2%98%AA
Description
The Unicode character U+262A, known as the Star and Crescent symbol, is a widely recognized emblem that holds significant cultural and historical importance. Primarily used in digital text for its aesthetic appeal and symbolic meaning, this character combines two distinct symbols: a star and a crescent moon. The Star and Crescent has been prominently featured in various cultures across the globe, but is most closely associated with Islam. In Islamic culture, the symbol represents Allah's eternal guidance and protection for believers, as it was said that the Prophet Muhammad saw this emblem in a dream, which later guided him during his migration from Mecca to Medina. The Star and Crescent also appears in numerous national flags, such as those of Turkey and Bosnia and Herzegovina, where it signifies the unity and harmony between diverse ethnic groups. As a unicode character, U+262A allows users to incorporate this versatile and culturally rich symbol into their digital text with ease, while preserving its historical significance and meaning.
How to type the ☪ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9770 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.