The Egyptian National Anthem
Lesson Brief
Emad Botros
The Egyptian National Anthem, known as "My homeland, you have my love and my heart", was composed by Sayed Darwish and was officially adopted by the country in 1979. The adoption of a more peace-oriented national anthem came after Egypt's peace accord with Israel. By clicking Read the Article, you will find a full transcript of the anthem's lyrics under the video.
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- eternity
- الدهر
- (here) and my ambition
- والمراد
- you are my hope
- أنت غايتي
- be forever free
- عيشي حرة
- you have my love
- لك حبي
- we give our lives for thy sake
- و فداكي يا بلادي
- You are the most precious gem
- أنتِ اغلى درة
- faithful, loyal (pl)
- أوفياء
- guardians of the reins, of thy soil
- يرعوا الزمام
- Your Nile has countless graces
- كم لنيلك من أيادي