CA Country Anthems

Syria National Anthem History

Humat ad-Diyar · حُمَاةَ الدِّيَارِ

The Syrian national anthem, "Ħumāt ad-Diyār" (Guardians of the Homeland), was adopted in 1936. It briefly formed part of the United Arab Republic anthem (1958-1961) and is notably used by both pro- and anti-government factions during the Syrian Civil War.

Syria Humat ad-Diyar

Syria

Language
Arabic
Anthem
Humat ad-Diyar
Duration
1:06
Status
"Ħumāt ad-Diyār" remains Syria's national anthem, notably unifying opposing factions in the ongoing civil conflict despite their differing flags and emblems.

History timeline

  1. 1936

    "Ħumāt ad-Diyār" was officially adopted as the national anthem of Syria.

  2. 1958

    Syria joined the United Arab Republic, and its anthem was combined with Egypt's for the UAR anthem.

  3. 1961

    Syria withdrew from the United Arab Republic, and "Ħumāt ad-Diyār" was restored as its sole national anthem.

  4. 2011

    The Syrian Civil War began, with both pro- and anti-government forces continuing to use "Ħumāt ad-Diyār".

During the Syrian Civil War, both pro-government and opposition forces notably use "Ħumāt ad-Diyār" as their national anthem, as it predates the current government.