As-Salam al-Malaki
"As-Salam al-Malaki" (Arabic: السلام الملكي, literally "The Royal Salute") was the national anthem of the Kingdom of Iraq from 1924 to 1958.
| English: Peace to the King | |
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| Also known as | "The Royal Salute" |
| Music | A. Chaffon, 1924 |
| Adopted | 1924 |
| Relinquished | 1958 |
| Succeeded by | "Mawtini" |
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History
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It was composed by Iraqi Army Band director Lieutenant A. Chaffon in 1924, a British military officer.[1]
See also
- "Ardulfurataini", the former Iraqi national anthem, used from 1981 to 2003.
- "Mawtini", the current Iraqi national anthem since 2003.
References
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