Mauritania
- Language
- Arabic
- Anthem
- Bilada-l-Lah
- Duration
- 1:27
- Status
- Adopted in 2017, this anthem continues to serve as Mauritania's official national anthem today.
Mauritania National Anthem History
Bilada-l-Lah · النشيد الوطني الموريتاني
Mauritania's current national anthem was adopted on November 28, 2017, following a national referendum on national symbols. Its music was uniquely composed by an Egyptian composer.
Mauritania
Bilada-l-Lah
History timeline
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2017
August: A national referendum was held concerning Mauritania's national symbols, including the anthem.
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2017
November 28: Mauritania officially replaced its previous national anthem based on the referendum results.
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2017
November 28: The new national anthem, with music composed by Egyptian Rajih Sami Daoud, was formally adopted.
The music for Mauritania's national anthem was composed by an Egyptian, Rajih Sami Daoud, a rare instance of a national anthem composed by a non-citizen.