Saudi Arabia
النشيد الوطني السعودي
An-Nasheed Al-Watani As-Saudi
Saudi National Anthem
1947
1984
Ibrahim Khafaji
Abdul Rahman al-Khateeb
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Context
Saudi Arabia's anthem was instrumental-only from 1947 until 1984, when lyrics were finally added. The green flag mentioned in the lyrics bears the Islamic declaration of faith, making it one of the few flags that cannot be flown at half-mast.
Lyrics
سارعي للمجد والعلياء
مجدي خالق السماء
وارفعي الخفاق الأخضر
يحمل النور المسطر
Translations are non-official and intended to convey meaning, not replace originals
Interesting facts
- • The anthem was purely instrumental for 37 years before lyrics were added in 1984
- • The 'green flag' referenced in the anthem bears the shahada (Islamic declaration of faith) and a sword
- • Saudi Arabia's flag, mentioned in the anthem, is never flown at half-mast due to its sacred inscription