National symbols — Iran
Anthem and national symbols.
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⚡ National symbols at a glance
Anthem and national symbols. Key figure for Iran: adopted 1990; Iran has had six national anthems; the first, entitled Salam-e Shah (Royal Salute) was in use from 1873-1909; next came Salamati-ye Dowlat-e Elliye-ye Iran (Salute of the Sublime State of Persia, 1909-1933); it was followed by Sorud-e melli (The Imperial Anthem of Iran; 1933-1979), which chronicled the exploits of the Pahlavi Dynasty…
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National anthem
- Anthem History
- adopted 1990
- Iran has had six national anthems
- the first, entitled Salam-e Shah (Royal Salute) was in use from 1873-1909
- next came Salamati-ye Dowlat-e Elliye-ye Iran (Salute of the Sublime State of Persia, 1909-1933)
- it was followed by Sorud-e melli (The Imperial Anthem of Iran
- 1933-1979), which chronicled the exploits of the Pahlavi Dynasty
- Ey Iran (Oh Iran) functioned unofficially as the national anthem for a brief period between the ouster of the Shah in 1979 and the early days of the Islamic Republic in 1980
- Payandeh Bada Iran (Long Live Iran) was used between 1980 and 1990 during the time of Ayatollah
- Anthem Lyrics
Sorood-e Melli-e Jomhoori-e Eslami Sar Zad Az ofogh Mehr-e Khawaran Forug-e Dide-ye Haqq-bawaran Bahman - Farr-e Iman-e Mast Payamat Ey Emam Esteqlal. Azadi-naqsh-e Jan-e Mast Sahidan - Pichide Dar Gush-e Zaman Faryad-e Tan Payanda Mani O Jawedan Jumhuri-ye Islami-e Iran
- Anthem Lyrics English
Upwards on the horizon rises the Eastern Sun, The sight of the true Religion. Bahman - the brilliance of our Faith. Your message, O Imam, of independence and freedom is imprinted on our souls. O Martyrs! The time of your cries of pain rings in our ears. Enduring, continuing, eternal, The Islamic Republic of Iran.