Sudan
- Language
- Arabic
- Anthem
- Nahnu Jund Allah Jund Al-Watan
- Duration
- 0:46
- Status
- The anthem, 'Nahnu Djundulla Djundulwatan,' continues to serve as the national anthem of Sudan today.
Sudan National Anthem History
Nahnu Jund Allah Jund Al-Watan · نحن جند اللّٰه، جند الوطن
Sudan's national anthem was adopted in 1956 following the country's independence from Britain and Egypt. Notably, it began its life as the anthem for the Sudanese armed forces.
Sudan
Nahnu Jund Allah Jund Al-Watan
History timeline
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Prior to 1956
The song, composed by Ahmad Murjan and written by Sayed Ahmad Muhammad Salih, served as the anthem for the Sudanese armed forces.
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1956
Sudan gains independence from joint British and Egyptian rule.
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1956
The former armed forces' anthem is officially adopted as the new nation's national anthem.
Uniquely, Sudan's national anthem was originally composed and used as the official song for the nation's armed forces before its national adoption.