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Tajikistan

Суруди миллӣ

Surudi Milli

National Anthem

Written 1994
Adopted 1994
Lyrics Gulnazar Keldi
Music Sulaimon Yudakov
🕊 Freedom 🤝 Unity 🌅 Hope | Hopeful

Context

Adopted in 1994 after the end of the Tajik Civil War, the anthem uses a melody composed by Sulaimon Yudakov during the Soviet era. The new lyrics reflect Tajikistan's desire for peace and national unity after a devastating conflict.

Lyrics

Диёри мо, зинда бош, Ки ман бахти фарзанди туам, Дар пайи сарбаландони ту Сарам ба осмон мерасад

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

Interesting facts

  • • The melody was originally composed during the Soviet era and repurposed with new lyrics for independent Tajikistan
  • • Tajikistan experienced a brutal civil war from 1992 to 1997, making the anthem's message of unity especially poignant
  • • Tajik is closely related to Persian (Farsi), and the anthem's poetry reflects this rich literary tradition