Hi, Im looking for information about the national anthem of Saudi Arabia.
Who wrote the Saudi national anthem (lyrics and music)?
When was the national anthem of Saudi Arabia officially adopted?
Please add any valuable information like links to anthem’s mp3, video, lyrics, free sheet music etc.
Answer
The National anthem of Saudi Arabia is “Aash Al Maleek” which means in English “Long Live Our Beloved King”.
Saudi Arabia’s anthem lyrics were written by Ibrahim KHAFAJI and the music was written by Abdul Rahman al-KHATEEB.
Music Adopted 1947, Lyrics Adopted 1984.
National anthem of Saudi Arabia free mp3 download
Press to download the mp3 file of Saudi Arabia’s National anthem – See link (file source: cia world factbook).
Listen to Saudi Arabia national anthem on Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R39BOQiiw_A
Saudi anthem lyrics (English translation)
Hasten
To glory and supremacy,
Glorify the Creator of the heavens!
And raise the green flag
Carrying the written light reflecting guidance,
Repeat: Allahu Akbar! [1]
O my country!
My country,
Live as the glory of Muslims!
Long live the King
For the flag
And the homeland!
You can find more information about Saudi anthem on Wikipedia – See link.
Sheet Music: View the Saudi national anthem sheet music – See link.
Saudi Arabia
Saudi national symbol: palm tree surmounting two crossed swords.
Conventional short form country name: Saudi Arabia.
Conventional long form country name: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Local short form country name: Al Arabiyah as Suudiyah.
Local long form country name: Al Mamlakah al Arabiyah as Suudiyah.
Saudi Arabia Government Type: monarchy.
Absolute monarchy is a form of government where the monarch rules unhindered, i.e., without any laws, constitution, or legally organized opposition.ֲ