National Anthem of Iran
Mehr-e Khavaran
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The National Anthem of the Islamic Republic of Iran[a][1] was adopted in 1990, replacing the previous anthem used during the rule of Ruhollah Khomeini.[2] It was composed by Hassan Riyahi, and the lyrics were written by Sayed Bagheri. It is the fourth national anthem of Iran overall.[3]
| English: National Anthem of the Islamic Republic of Iran | |
|---|---|
| سرود ملی جمهوری اسلامی ایران | |
Sheet music | |
National anthem of Iran | |
| Lyrics | Sayed Bagheri, 1989 |
| Music | Hassan Riyahi, 1988 |
| Adopted | 1990 |
| Preceded by | "Payandeh Bada Iran" |
| Audio sample | |
Official orchestral instrumental recording | |
History
Due to the death of Supreme Leader Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989, Iran adopted its current anthem after a competition the following year.[4] At the time of its adoption, it was the second shortest anthem in the world; the first being Japanese national anthem "Kimigayo" of seven lines.[citation needed]
Lyrics
| Official text in Persian[5][6] | Romanization | IPA transcription | English translation[1] |
|---|---|---|---|
سر زد از افق مهر خاوران |
Sar zad az ofoq mehr-e khāvarān |
[sæɹ‿zæd ʔæz | ʔoˈfoɢ | ˈmeɦ.ɹe xɒː.væˈɹɒːn |] |
Upwards on the horizon rose the Eastern Sun |
See also
- Emblem of Iran
- Flag of Iran
- Imperial Anthem of Iran – former national anthem
- Royal Salute (anthem) – former national anthem
Notes
- Persian: سرود ملی جمهوری اسلامی ایران, romanized: Sorud-e Melli-ye Jomhuri-ye Eslâmi-ye Irân; IPA: [soˈɹuːde melˈliːje dʒomhuːˈɹiːje ʔeslɒːˈmiːje ʔiːˈɹɒːn]
- The month in which the Iranian Revolution took place.