National Anthem: Iran - سُرودِ مِلّئ جُمهورئ اِسلامئ ایران

The national anthem of the Islamic Republic of Iran (Persian: سرود ملی جمهوری اسلامی ایران‎‎) was composed by Hassan Riyahi, with words written by Saed Bagheri. This anthem was adopted in 1990, replacing the anthem used during the time of Ayatollah Khomeini, called Payandeh Bada Iran. The National anthem of Iran was adopted in the year 1990 which replaced the anthem used during Ayatollah Khomeini’s era. Music of the National anthem of Iran was composed by Hassan Riahi while the lyrics were written by Sa’ed Bagheri. As an important national symbol of the country, the National anthem of Iran is sung on important occasions of national significance. The national anthem of Iran mostly glorifies the achievements of people who fought for the country’s freedom and sovereignty. It further speaks of the Iranian’s immense faith in God. The lyrics of the anthem evoke a spirit of patriotism and eulogize the struggles and endurance of the martyrs in the history of Iran. The effort and endurance towards becoming an Islamic Republic of Iran still seem to reverberate in the ears of the Iranians.