Surudi Milli facts for kids
| English: National Anthem | |
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| National anthem of |  Tajikistan |
| Lyrics | Gulnazar Keldi |
| Music | Suleiman Yudakov |
| Adopted | 1994 |
- Not to be confused with Milli Surood, the Afghan national anthem.
Surudi Milli is the official national anthem of Tajikistan. In the Tajik language, its name means "National Hymn" or "National Anthem". Tajikistan officially adopted Surudi Milli in 1994.
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Tajikistan's National Anthem
What is a National Anthem?
A national anthem is a special song that represents a country. It often tells the story of the nation's history, its people, and their hopes. Anthems are usually played at important events. These can include sports games, national holidays, or ceremonies. They help people feel proud of their country and connected to each other.
The History Behind Surudi Milli
Surudi Milli has an interesting past. It uses the same music as the old anthem of the Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic. This was a time when Tajikistan was part of the Soviet Union. The music was composed by Suleiman Yudakov in 1946. He was a talented musician from a group called Bukharan Jews.
Later, when Tajikistan became an independent country, they kept the melody. However, new words were needed to reflect their freedom. The new lyrics were written by Gulnazar Keldi. These new words were officially adopted in 1994. This made Surudi Milli the anthem of the new, independent Tajikistan.
What the Lyrics Mean
The words of Surudi Milli are a message of love and pride for Tajikistan. They talk about the country's beauty and its long history. The anthem also speaks about the hope for a bright future. It calls Tajikistan a "mother" and a "beloved country." This shows how deeply people feel connected to their homeland.
The lyrics also mention standing together under the flag. This means unity and loyalty to the nation. The song wishes for Tajikistan to always be happy and strong. It reminds everyone that their country gives them lasting joy.
Here are the lyrics in English, so you can understand their meaning:
Our country so beloved, Happy we are to see thy dignity. Let thy joy and prosperity fore'er be. For aeons have we new horizons reached; Together aligned we stand under thy flag – under thy flag.
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- Long live my homeland,
- My free Tajikistan!
Thou art our symbol tribal, Thou showest us our hope of the departed, Thou art for thy sons a world eternal, Thy spring shall ne'er fade away, We shall continue to remain loyal to thee – loyal to thee.
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- Long live my homeland,
- My free Tajikistan!
Thou art a mother of us all, Thou 'long with thy future are our future, Thine essence is the essence of our bodies and souls, Thou giv'st us amaranthine happiness, Because of thee, Tajikistan, we love the world – love the world.
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- Long live my homeland,
- My free Tajikistan!
See also
- In Spanish: Surudi Milli para niños
