CA Country Anthems

Iraq National Anthem History

Mawtini · مَوْطِنِيْ

Originally a popular anthem among Arabs, particularly Palestinians, 'Mawtini' was adopted as Iraq's national anthem in 2004 by the U.S. military administrator. It was intended as a temporary solution following the ousting of the Saddam Hussein government.

Iraq Mawtini

Iraq

Language
Arabic
Anthem
Mawtini
Duration
1:45
Status
Though currently in use, 'Mawtini' was intended as a temporary anthem for Iraq, with discussions ongoing to adopt a permanent replacement.

History timeline

  1. Early 20th C.

    Palestinian poet Ibrahim Touqan writes the lyrics for 'Mawtini'.

  2. 1936-1939

    Palestinians sing 'Mawtini' during uprisings against the British mandate and Jewish immigration.

  3. 2004

    The U.S. military administrator chooses 'Mawtini' as Iraq's new anthem after admiring the song in a concert.

  4. Present Day

    Talks are underway within the Iraqi government to adopt a more permanent national anthem.

Beyond its role in Iraq, 'Mawtini' also serves as an unofficial anthem for Palestine, reflecting its widespread popularity across the Arab world.