The national anthem of Djibouti was adopted upon independence from France in 1977. The words are by Aden Elmi and the melody is by Abdi Robleh .
English transliteration of Somali
- Hinjinne u sara kaca
- Calankaan harraad iyo
- Haydaar u mudateen.
- Hir cagaarku qariyayiyo
- Habkay samadu tahayoo
- Xiddig dhi igleh hoorshoo
- Caddaan lagu hadheeyaay.
- Maxaa haybad kugu yaal!
English translation
- Arise with strength; For we have raised our flag,
- The flag which has cost us dear
- With extremes of thirst and pain.
- Our flag, whose colours are the everlasting green of the earth,
- The blue of the sky, and white, the colour of peace;
- And in the centre the red star of blood.
- Oh flag of ours, what a glorious sight!
