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Rocky View County, Alberta
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
April 15, 2016
Vol. VI, p. 603
Arms of Sharagim HabibiBlazonArgent between two flaunches Sable each charged with a demi-sun in splendour Or issuant from its arc, in chief a lotus flower Gules, in base a pile reversed Sable charged with three mullets Or; SymbolismThe white shape on a black background illustrates the distinctive neckwear worn in court by lawyers, Mr. Habibi’s profession. The lotus is in some cultures associated with purity and enlightenment, and thus represents the value of higher education. To him, it also symbolizes love and commitment to family values. The three stars recall Mr. Habibi’s countries of heritage and citizenship: Canada, Great Britain, and Iran. They also symbolize the Habibi family’s historical religious traditions and their more modern acceptance of varied theistic beliefs, the stars referring to the Holy Trinity, and their five points to the Five Pillars of Islam. The sun signifies life and happiness, and refers to the new life that Mr. Habibi’s family created for themselves in Canada. |
CrestBlazonA lamassu Or sejant on palm branches Gules; SymbolismThe winged lion, inspired by that found at the palace of Darius the Great at Susa, in modern-day Iran, is a symbol of courage and strength. Mr. Habibi being British-born, the lion is both a symbol of his admiration and respect for the monarchy as well as British and Canadian institutions. The palm branches represent justice and honour, two values Mr. Habibi and his family hold dear. |
MottoBlazonAUT INVENIAM VIAM AUT FACIAM; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “I shall either find a way or make one”. |
Flag of Sharagim HabibiBlazonGules a lamassu sejant Or holding an escutcheon of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Sharagim HabibiBlazonOn a pellet a lamassu’s face irradiated Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on October 22, 2016 in Volume 150, page 3151 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Samy Khalid, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherLuc Saucier Recipient TypeIndividual |