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National Anthem of Lebanon

National Anthem of Lebanon

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The Lebanese National Anthem (Arabic: النشيد الوطني اللبناني, an-Našīd al-Waṭanī al-Lubnānī), officially known as "Koullouna lilouaṭaan lil oula lil alam", was written by Rashid Nakhle and composed by Wadih Sabra. It was adopted on 12 July 1927, seven years after the proclamation of the state of Greater Lebanon during the French mandate.

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History

The Lebanese national anthem was chosen following an open nationwide competition. The result of the contest was published in newspapers.

Composition

The music of the national anthem is influenced by Beirut's exposure to Western culture by the end of the 19th century. It was composed by French-trained artist Wadia Sabra in 1925.[1] Rasha Al Karam of Al Jadid TV aired a mini-documentary about the Lebanese National Anthem, claiming that the music originated from a song dedicated to Abd el-Krim, President of the Republic of the Rif, and composed by Lebanese Mohammed Flayfel.

Lyrics

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Notes

  1. The anthem is usually sung using the MSA pronunciation instead of Lebanese Arabic.

References

  1. Zuhur, Sherifa (2001). Colors of enchantment: theater, dance, music, and the visual arts of the Middle East (illustrated ed.). Cairo: American university in Cairo press. p. 456. ISBN 9789774246074. Retrieved 8 October 2009.
  2. "The National Anthem". The Embassy of Lebanon. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
  3. Transcriptions are based primarily on reliable sources from articles Arabic phonology, Arabic language and Help:IPA/Arabic. Therefore, it is not considered original research.
  4. Wissam, Tarhini. "L'hymne national du Liban". Ministère libanais de l'Information (in French). Retrieved 23 August 2019.
  5. Farshad, Mohammad-Avvali (2007). The Role of Art in the Struggle for National Identity in Lebanon. Akademische Schriftenreihe. GRIN Verlag. p. 36. ISBN 9783638778602. Retrieved 8 October 2009.
  6. Goldstein, Margaret J. (2004). Lebanon in Pictures. Visual geography series (illustrated, revised ed.). Twenty-First Century Books. p. 80. ISBN 9780822511717. Retrieved 8 October 2009.

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