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As-Salam al-Malaki 
Summary
"As-Salam al-Malaki" (Arabic: السلام الملكي, literally "The Royal Salute") was the former national anthem of Kingdom of Iraq from 1924 to 1958.
| English: Peace to the King | |
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| وتحية رويال | |
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Former national anthem of  Iraq | |
| Also known as | "The Royal Salute" |
| Music | A. Chaffon, 1924 |
| Adopted | 1924 |
| Relinquished | July 14, 1958 |
| Succeeded by | "Mawtini" |
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History edit
It was composed by Iraqi Army Band director Lieutenant A. Chaffon in 1924, a British military officer.[1]
See also edit
- "Ardulfurataini", the former Iraqi national anthem, used from 1981 to 2003.
- "Mawtini", the current Iraqi national anthem since 2003.
References edit
- ^ "Iraq (1924-1958) – nationalanthems.info".
External links edit
- MP3 file