National Anthem of Lebanon explained

Arabic: النشيد الوطني اللبناني
Transcription:
Prefix:National
Country:Lebanon
Author:Rashid Nakhle
Composer:Wadih Sabra
Music Date:1925
Adopted:12 July 1927
Sound:Lebanese_national_anthem.ogg
Sound Title:U.S. Navy Band instrumental version

The Lebanese National Anthem (Arabic: النشيد الوطني اللبناني,), officially known as "", 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.

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.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Zuhur, Sherifa. illustrated. American university in Cairo press. 9789774246074. 456. Colors of enchantment: theater, dance, music, and the visual arts of the Middle East. Cairo. 8 October 2009. 2001.
  2. Web site: The National Anthem. The Embassy of Lebanon. 2019-08-23.
  3. Transcriptions are based primarily on reliable sources from articles Arabic phonology, Arabic language and . Therefore, it is not considered original research.
  4. Web site: fr. Tarhini. Wissam. L'hymne national du Liban. Ministère libanais de l'Information. 2019-08-23.
  5. Book: Farshad, Mohammad-Avvali. GRIN Verlag. 9783638778602. 36. The Role of Art in the Struggle for National Identity in Lebanon. Akademische Schriftenreihe. 2009-10-08. 2007.
  6. Book: Goldstein, Margaret J.. illustrated, revised. Twenty-First Century Books. 9780822511717. 80. Lebanon in Pictures. Visual geography series. 2009-10-08. 2004.