National Anthem of Saudi Arabia facts for kids
English: The National Anthem | |
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an-Našīd al-Waṭaniyy | |
National anthem of | Saudi Arabia |
Lyrics | ‘Ebrâhim Xafâġi, 1984 |
Music | Abdol-Raħman al-Xaṭib, 1947 |
Adopted | 1950, 1984 |
The national anthem of Saudi Arabia, which can be known by its incipit "Hasten!" (سارعي Sâregħi), was first adopted in 1950. A few years before, this song was a present given by the Fâruq of Egypt to King Abdulaziz when he visited Egypt. It was composed by Abdol-Raħman al-Xaṭib, which was then rearranged by Serâġ Omar. Later in 1984, ‘Ebrâhim Xafâġi wrote the lyrics to the song; in the same year, the anthem was officially readopted with the lyrics.
Lyrics
Official Arabic lyrics since 1984
Arabic script
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Roman Arabic
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IPA transcription
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سَارِعِي |
Sâregħi |
/saːriʕij/ |
English translation
- Hasten!
- To glory and supremacy,
- Exalt the Creator of heavens!
- And raise the green flag
- Carrying the written light of aegis;
- Repeat: "Allahu Akbar!"
- O my country!
- My country,
- As pride of Muslims live on!
- Long live the King
- For the flag
- And the land!
See also
In Spanish: Himno nacional de Arabia Saudita para niños