As-Salam al-Malaki
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| English: Peace to the King | |
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| وتحية رويال | |
Former national anthem of  Iraq | |
| Also known as | "The Royal Salute" |
| Music | A. Chaffon, 1924 |
| Adopted | 1932 |
| Relinquished | 1958 |
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"As-Salam al-Malaki" (Arabic: وتحية رويال, literally "Peace to the King") was the national anthem of the Kingdom of Iraq from 1932 to 1958.
History
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It was composed by Iraqi Army Band director Lieutenant A. Chaffon in 1924, a British military officer.[1]
See also
- "Ardulfurataini", the former Iraqi national anthem, used from 1981 to 2003.
- "Mawtini", the current Iraqi national anthem since 2003.
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