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Kuwait

النشيد الوطني

Al-Nasheed Al-Watani

National Anthem

Written 1978
Adopted 1978
Lyrics Ahmad Mushari al-Adwani
Music Ibrahim al-Soula
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Context

Kuwait adopted its current anthem in 1978, replacing the previous anthem that had been in use since independence in 1961. The anthem expresses love for Kuwait and hopes for its continued prosperity and glory.

Lyrics

وطني الكويت سلمت للمجد وعلى جبينك طالع السعد

Translations are non-official and intended to convey meaning, not replace originals

Interesting facts

  • • Kuwait's first anthem was actually identical to the anthem used by what is now the United Arab Emirates
  • • The current anthem was adopted to give Kuwait a more distinctive national identity
  • • Kuwait's small size belies its outsized cultural influence in the Arab Gulf region