Djibouti (song)

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Djibouti
English: National Anthem of Djibouti
National Anthem of Flag of Djibouti Djibouti
Lyrics Aden Elmi
Music Abdi Robleh
Adopted 1977

The national anthem of Djibouti was adopted upon independence from France in 1977. The words are by Aden Elmi and the melody is by Abdi Robleh.

[edit] Somali Translation

Hinjinne u sara kaca
Calankaan harraad iyo
Haydaar u mudateen.
Hir cagaarku qariyayiyo
Habkay samadu tahayoo
Xiddig dhi igleh hoorshoo
Caddaan lagu hadheeyaay.
Maxaa haybad kugu yaal!!

[edit] English translation

Arise with strength; For we have raised our flag,
The flag which has cost us dear
With extremes of thirst and pain.
Our flag, whose colours are the everlasting green of the earth,
The blue of the sky, and white, the colour of peace;
And in the centre the red star of blood.
Oh flag of ours, what a glorious sight!

The translation is not a line by line translation but a comprehensive one.