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The "Afghan National Anthem" [a] is the de jure national anthem of the internationally recognized Islamic Republic of Afghanistan used since 2006 but fell into disuse in 2021. The lyrics were written by Abdul Bari Jahani, and the music was composed by German-Afghan composer Babrak Wassa . [1]
Another national anthem was adopted after the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan was set up in 1978. Its lyrics were written by Sulaiman Layeq on behalf of the government of the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan (PDPA) headed by Nur Muhammad Taraki, who decided to change the national symbols after the Marxist coup d'état of 1978.
In 1973, the Kingdom of Afghanistan was overthrown in a coup d'état and the Republic was established by Mohammad Daoud Khan, so the country began to formulate a new national anthem, because the second national anthem was a pure tribute to the king Mohammad Zahir Shah.
Jahani's lyrics were adopted as the national anthem (Pashto: ملي سرود - Milli Surood; Dari: سرود ملی - "Surud-e Milli") and officially announced at a meeting of the Loya Jirga in May 2006. The English translation and the Pashto transliteration of the Afghan National Anthem are as follows:
"Amani Anthem" 1926–1943 "Grand Salute" 1943–1973 "So long as there is Earth and Heaven" 1973–1978 "Be Ardent, Be More Ardent" 1978–1992 "Fortress of Islam, Heart of Asia" 1992–1996 "This Is the Home of the Brave" 1996–2001 "Fortress of Islam, Heart of Asia" 2001–2006 "Afghan National Anthem" 2006–2021
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