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| Allahu Akbar | |
| English: God is Great |
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| National Anthem of | |
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| Adopted | 1969 |
Allahu Akbar (God is Great) (Arabic: الله أكبر), is the title of the national anthem of Libya. It was originally an Egyptian marching song which became popular in Egypt and Syria during the Suez Canal War of 1956. It was adopted on September 1, 1969, by Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi as the official anthem of Libya, showing his hopes of uniting the Arab world.
Lyrics
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الله أكبر الله اكبر |
Allah is Great Allah is Great |
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يا هذه الدنيا أطلي واسمعي |
Oh this world, watch and listen: |
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قولوا معي الويل للمستعمر |
Say With Me Woe To The Enemy : |
External links
- Online Museum, Syrian History.com. ""Songs through History"". Retrieved on 2006-04-15.
- Watch a video with the Libyan Nation Anthem as its background music. [1]
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