CA Country Anthems

Palestine National Anthem History

Fidāʾiyy · فدائي

"Fida’i" was declared the national anthem of Palestinians by the PLO in 1972, preceding their 1988 declaration of independence. It was formally ratified in 2005 and embodies a theme of self-sacrifice for the nation.

Palestine Fidāʾiyy

Palestine

Language
Arabic
Anthem
Fidāʾiyy
Duration
0:58
Status
"Fida’i" presently serves as the official national anthem for areas controlled by the Palestinian government.

History timeline

  1. 1972

    The Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) declares "Fida’i" the national anthem for Palestinians.

  2. 1988

    The anthem precedes the Palestinian Declaration of Independence.

  3. 2005

    “Fida’i” is officially ratified as the national anthem.

Despite "Fida’i" being the official anthem, "Mawtini" remains widely considered an popular unofficial Palestinian anthem, especially as it was recognized before "Fida’i"'s adoption.