CA Country Anthems

Egypt National Anthem History

Biladi, Biladi, Biladi · بلادي، بلادي، بلادي

Egypt's national anthem, "Bilady, Bilady, Bilady," was officially adopted in 1979, replacing a previous anthem with a more peace-oriented tone. Its music, composed by Sayed Darwish, was already highly popular and had long served as an unofficial national anthem.

Egypt Biladi, Biladi, Biladi

Egypt

Language
Arabic
Anthem
Biladi, Biladi, Biladi
Duration
1:26
Status
The anthem officially consists of three verses, but typically only the first verse is commonly sung, preceded and followed by the chorus.

History timeline

  1. Early 20th Century

    Sayed Darwish, a pioneer of Arabic music, composes the music for "Bilady, Bilady, Bilady".

  2. Mid-20th Century

    The music gains widespread popularity, especially after the establishment of the republic.

  3. Pre-1979

    Due to its popularity, the piece is widely considered an unofficial national anthem for years.

  4. 1979

    Egypt officially adopts "Bilady, Bilady, Bilady" as its national anthem following a peace accord.

The words of the anthem's chorus were derived from a famous speech given by Mustapha Kamel, an influential early leader of the Egyptian national independence movement.