English: "Beylical Hymn" | |
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سلام الباي | |
Former national anthem of ![]() | |
Music | Giuseppe Verdi |
Adopted | 1846 |
Relinquished | 25 July 1957 |
Succeeded by | "Humat al-Hima" |
"Salām al-Bāy" (Arabic:سلام الباي; "Beylical Hymn") was thenational anthem of Tunisia between 1846 and 1957 during theBeylik of Tunis and theKingdom of Tunisia. It was sung in honour of theBey of Tunis, who reigned over the country.
Initially without words, Arab words were written by an unknown poet and French words adapted to the melody of the hymn. According to historianOthman Kaak (quoted bySalah El Mahdi), the music was composed byGiuseppe Verdi, but Salah El Mahdi himself disputes this information.
The hymn was temporarily replaced as the national anthem by the "Ala Khallidi" after the end of the monarchy and the proclamation of the republic on 25 July 1957.
Arabic lyrics | French lyrics | English lyrics |
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بدوام هذا النّصر | Salut au Prince Valeureux | Salute to the Valiant Prince |