The Algeria national anthem, “Kassaman” (We Pledge), celebrates the unity and resilience of the Algerian nation. Below are the original lyrics in Arabic and their English translation.
Additional Information
- Anthem Name: Kassaman (We Pledge)
- Written Date: 1956
- Lyricist: Moufdi Zakaria
- Composer: Mohamed Fawzi
- Official Adoption Date: 1962
Original Lyrics in Arabic
قسما بالنازلات الماحقات
والدماء الزاكيات الطاهرات
والبنود اللامعات الخافقات
في الجبال الشامخات الشاهقات
نحن ثرنا فحياة أو ممات
وعقدنا العزم أن تحيا الجزائر
فاشهدوا… فاشهدوا… فاشهدوا…
English Translation of the Lyrics
Here is the Algeria national anthem English version. “Kassaman” reflects the pride and unity of Algeria. Below is the English translation of the lyrics.
We pledge by the lightning that destroys,
By the streams of generous blood being shed,
By the bright flags that wave,
Flying proudly on the high mountains,
That we are in revolt, whether to live or to die,
We are determined that Algeria shall live,
So bear witness, bear witness, bear witness!
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