National Anthem of Lebanon

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National Anthem
By:
of Lebanon
Mohamad
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Al
Moussawi
Group: 20
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Content
History of Adoption
Composition
Lyrics
Meaning of lyrics in English
Usage of Anthem
Conclusion

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History of Adoption
The Lebanese National Anthem was written
by Rashid Nakhla and composed by Wadia
Sabra.
It was adopted on 12 july 1927, seven years
after the proclamation of the state of Greater
Lebanon during the French Mandate.

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Composition
The Lebanese National Anthem was chosen following
an open nationwide competition.
The result of the contest was published in newspapers
The music of National Anthem is influenced by Beirut’s
exposure to western culture by the end of the19th
century.
It was composed by French artist Wadia Sabri in 1925
then adopted in 1927

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‫‪Lyrics‬‬
‫‪IN ARABIC‬‬
‫كلنا للوطن للعلى للعلم ملء عين الزمن سيفنا والقلم‪ ،‬سهلنا والجبل منبت‬
‫للرجال قولنا والعمل في سبيل الكمال‪ ،‬كلنا للوطن للعلى للعلم كلنا للوطن‪،‬‬
‫شيخنا والفتى عند صوت الوطن اسدغاب متى ساورتنا الفتن‪ ،‬شرقنا قلبه‬
‫ابدا ً لبنان صانه ربه لمدى االزمان ‪ ،‬كلنا للوطن للعلى للعلم كلنا للوطن‪،‬‬
‫بحره بره درة الشرقين رفده بره مالىء القطبين إسمه عزه منذ كان‬
‫الجدود مجده أرزه رمز للخلود‪ ،‬كلنا للوطن للعلى للعلم كلنا للوطن!‬

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Lyrics
IN ENGLISH
All of us! For our country, for our Glory and Flag! Our valor and our
writings are the envy of the ages. Our mountain and our valley,
they bring forth stalwart men. And to perfection we devote our
words and labor. All of us! For our Country, for our Glory and Flag!
All of us! For our Country! Our elders and our children, they await
for Country’s call, and on the day of Crisis they are as Lions of the
jungle. The heart of our east is ever Lebanon, God has preserved
her until the end of time. All of us! For our Country, for our Glory
and Flag! All of us for our Country!

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Usage of Anthem
Lebanese Anthem is used in wide
array of contexts.
Certain etiquette may be involved in
the playing of the anthem.
These usually involve military
honors, standing up/rising.
Removing headwear etc.
In diplomatic situations the rules
may be very formal.

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Usage of Anthem
The anthem is played national holidays and
festivals.
Also it is connected to sports such as;the
Lebanese Anthem is played before each
football game played by the national team
also in Basketball and other sports.

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Usage of Anthem
In Lebanon the national Anthem is played to
students each day at the start of school as
an exercise in patriotism.
Many radio and television stations have
adopted this and play the national anthem
when they sign on in the morning and again
when they sign off at night.

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Conclusion
The Lebanese National Anthem is
considered as a unique power over
people although it is a symbol of
country which represents tradition
and beliefs of Lebanese nation.