CA Country Anthems

Iran National Anthem History

Sorud-e Melli-ye Jomhuri-ye Eslâmi-ye Irân · سرود ملی جمهوری اسلامی ایران

The "National Anthem of the Islamic Republic of Iran" was adopted in 1990 following a competition after Ayatollah Khomeini's death. Its lyrics celebrate the success and accomplishments of the Islamic Republic, fostering national pride.

Iran Sorud-e Melli-ye Jomhuri-ye Eslâmi-ye Irân

Iran

Language
Persian
Anthem
Sorud-e Melli-ye Jomhuri-ye Eslâmi-ye Irân
Duration
0:56
Status
While the official anthem of Iran, it is frequently rejected by government protesters in favor of the popular protest song 'Ey Iran'.

History timeline

  1. 1990

    A competition was held to select a new national anthem for Iran.

  2. 1990

    Following the death of Ayatollah Khomeini, Iran officially adopted its current national anthem.

  3. 1990

    Hassan Riahi composed the music for the new anthem, with lyrics written collectively.

  4. 2020s

    During government uprisings, many protesters refuse to sing the national anthem.

During recent uprisings, protesters avoid the official anthem, instead singing 'Ey Iran,' a popular protest song also used before the Islamic Revolution.