Mawtini

Mawtini (My Homeland): Composed by the Lebanese composer Mohammad Flayfel and the lyrics of the Palestinian poet Ibrahim Toqan. After the ousting of the Saddam Hussein government, Iraq selected this song as a new national anthem . "Mawtini" is also a popular folk tune throughout the Arab world (and an unofficial anthem of Palestine ).

Mawtini ( “My Homeland”) is a popular poem written by famous Palestinian poet Ibrahim Touqan ( ) circa 1934 in Palestine and became the de facto national anthem of Palestine and Iraq . It is also recognized in Syria and Algeria as an anthem as to show their support for the Palestinian cause. The original music was composed by Muhammad Fuliefil ( ). During the years it became very popular through the Arab world. Recently it was re-adopted as the national anthem of Iraq after it was replaced by the old anthem Ardh Alforatain (1979-2003) associated with Saddam Hussein 's Baath regime.

Mawtini ( “My Homeland”) is a popular poem written by the Palestinian poet Ibrahim Touqan circa 1934. It was the de facto national anthem of Palestine since then and until 1967. It is also recognized in Syria and Algeria , as well as other Arab states, as an anthem as to show their support for the Palestinian cause. The original music was composed by Muhammad Fuliefil. During the years it became very popular through the Arab world. In 2004 it was re-adopted, on the order of Coalition Provisional Authority chief Paul Bremer as the national anthem of Iraq . It replaced the old anthem Ardh Alforatain , which was in use from 1981 to 2004 and associated with Saddam Hussein 's Baath regime.

" Mawṭinī " ( ) is the national anthem of Iraq , being adopted as such in 2004. The song formerly served as the de facto national anthem of Palestine from the late 1930s Palestinian Arab revolt to 1996, when the country formally adopted an official national anthem. Though it has since been superseded by an official national anthem there, many Palestinians still identify strongly with it and consider it a sort of unofficial second national anthem of their country.

Arabic poem This article is about the Arabic poem. " Mawṭinī " ( / ˈ m ɔː t ɪ n iː / MAW -tin-ee ; Arabic : موطني , lit. ' My Homeland ' ) is an Arabic national poem by the Palestinian poet Ibrahim Tuqan , composed by the Lebanese musician Mohammed Flayfel in 1934, and is a popular patriotic song among the Arab people, and the official national anthem of Iraq . Mawtini was adopted as Iraq's national anthem in 2004. The song formerly served as an unofficial anthem of Palestinians and other peoples of the Middle East for much of the 20th century. In 1996, Palestine formally adopted it as the official national anthem . Though it has since been superseded by an official national anthem there, many Palestinians still identify strongly with it and consider it the unofficial national anthem of their country. It is considered one of the Arab national anthems, including two periods where it was the national anthem of Iraq. Mawtini has been described as a reflection of the shared experiences and struggles of Arab peoples, evoking strong emotions tied to national pride, hardship, and the aspiration for freedom. It is regarded as a symbol of resistance and a representation of the collective longing for liberation during periods of occupation and oppression. The anthem conveys emotions such as sorrow, anger, and hope, fostering a sense of renewal and solidarity among those who have endured similar adversities. Its lyrics express a deep love for the homeland, a commitment to its liberation, and a vision of a united and free nation. This message resonates widely across the Arab world, reflecting the shared struggles for independence, identity, and sovereignty. Many Arab artists have re-sung the anthem with new distributions, such as Elissa , Christina Sawaya , and Faia Younan in a video clip that depicted the Syrian civil war . "The song that inspired the Arab world: Ibrahim Tuqan and the making of "Mawtini" " . "نشيد "موطني" الذي أبكى العرب... نشيد وطني لأكثر من دولة وشعب!" [The anthem "My Homeland" that made Arabs cry... a national anthem for more than one country and people!] (in Arabic). "جاب الدول العربية وتبناه العراق.. حقائق عن نشيد "موطني" " [It toured the Arab countries and was adopted by Iraq.. Facts about the anthem "My Homeland"] (in Arabic). "كيف سافر نشيد موطني" [How Mawtini anthem traveled] (in Arabic). "بالفيديو- كونوا أول من يستمع إلى نشيد "موطني بصوت إليسا"! مفاجأة من العيار الثقيل" [Video - Be the first to listen to the anthem "My Homeland" sung by Elissa! "بعد طرحها "موطني" إليسا تحطم الأرقام القياسية" [After releasing "My Homeland", Elissa breaks records]. "كريستينا صوايا أيضاً تغني "موطني" " [Christina Sawaya also sings "My Homeland"].