The Syrian National Anthem, along with a number of other patriotic songs, represents the people's feelings of pride, loyalty and devotion towards their country.
Feelings for Homeland
People of Damascus take pride in their nation's history and culture. It is this pride that is reflected in the patriotic songs of Damascus. The patriotic songs include the national anthem of Syria and many other songs.
Inculcating a feeling of unity among the people of Damascus, the patriotic songs bring together the people of various races living in Damascus, the people who call Damascus home. The significance of the patriotic songs is therefore embedded deep within the spirit of the nation.
In Honor of the Nation: Patriotic Songs of Damascus
The most important patriotic song in Damascus is the national anthem of Syria. It is called ‘Humat Al Dyiar’ or ‘Guardians of the Homeland’. The lyrics of the song were written by Khalil Mardam Bey and the music was composed by Mohammed Flayfel.
National anthem of the Syrian Air Force also features among the patriotic songs of Damascus.
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It is called ‘Nahnu An-Nusoor’ or ‘We are the Eagles’. Patriotic songs that are highly respected by the people of the city include ‘Biladu al-'Orb’ (Land of the Arabs), ‘Fee Sabeel Al Majd’ (For the Sake of Glory), ‘Mawtini’ (My Homeland), ‘Nahnu Al Shabab’ (We Are the Youth), ‘Ya Zalama Al Sijn’ (O Darkness of Prison), ‘Antee Souriya Biladi’ (You are Syria, My Homeland), ‘Shamu Ya Zal Sayf’ (Damascus the Sword), ‘Qara'atu Majdaki’ (I Read Your Glory) and ‘Sailini’ (Ask Me).
Other significant patriotic songs that evoke national sentiments among the Syrians are the following:
- Khouthni Be'aynayk (Take Me in Your Eyes)
- 'Al Wehda Mashallah (God Bless The Union)
- Souriya Ya Habibati (Syria My Love)
- Wehda Ma Yeghlebha Ghallab (A Union That Cannot Be Defeated)
- Bektob Esmek Ya Bladi (I Write Your Name, My Country)
- Saff Al 'Askar (The Row of Soldiers)
The patriotic songs have been written, composed and sung by various musicians and artists of Syria. Among them are Fakhri Al-Baroudi, Ibrahim Touqan, Mohammed Flayfel, Omar Abu Rishah, Al-Jalaa Choral Group, Fairouz, Said Aqel, Mohammed Qandeel, Fayda Kamel, Joseph Azar, Elie Shwayri and more.
National pride and a feeling of being united with the countrymen are represented in the patriotic songs.
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