The flag of Muhammad Ali in Egypt was a red background with a white crescent moon and a single white five-pointed star.
After Muhammad Ali Pasha rose to power in Egypt, he adopted this flag to distinguish his rule from that of the Ottoman Empire, even though Egypt was still technically under Ottoman sovereignty. While the Ottomans also used a crescent and star on their flag, Muhammad Ali's flag used only one star, rather than the multiple stars that sometimes appeared on Ottoman flags. This distinction was deliberate and symbolic of his independent ambitions.
In summary, the flag served as a symbol of Muhammad Ali's rule and his desire for greater autonomy from the Ottoman Empire.
