CA Country Anthems

Tunisia National Anthem History

Humat al-Hima · حماة الحمى

Tunisia's national anthem, "Humat Al Hima," has a rich history marked by multiple adoptions and a restoration. Its lyrics were originally written by an Egyptian in the 1930s, with additional verses by Aboul-Qacem Echebbi, and music by Mohamad Abdel Wahab.

Tunisia Humat al-Hima

Tunisia

Language
Arabic
Anthem
Humat al-Hima
Duration
0:52
Status
"Humat Al Hima" continues to serve as the official national anthem of Tunisia, maintaining its restored status since 1987.

History timeline

  1. 1930s

    An Egyptian wrote the initial lyrics for what would become "Humat Al Hima."

  2. Post-1930s

    Tunisian national poet Aboul-Qacem Echebbi added two more verses to the anthem's lyrics.

  3. July 25, 1957

    The anthem was first adopted as an interim anthem following the deposition of the monarchy.

  4. March 20, 1958

    "Humat Al Hima" was replaced by another anthem under the newly established republic.

  5. November 7, 1987

    The anthem was restored as the national anthem after President Habib Bourguiba's deposition, replacing his government-tied anthem.

The composer of 'Humat Al Hima,' Mohamad Abdel Wahab, also composed the national anthems for both Libya and the United Arab Emirates.