Gaumee Salaam
| English: National Salute | |
|---|---|
| ޤައުމީ ސަލާމް | |
National anthem of the Maldives | |
| Lyrics | Muhammad Jameel Didi, 1948 |
| Music | Pandit W. D. Amaradeva, 1972 |
| Adopted | 1905 |
| Readopted | 1972 |
| Audio sample | |
U.S. Navy Band instrumental rendition in C major
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"Gaumee salaam" (Dhivehi: ޤައުމީ ސަލާމް, IPA: [gaʊmiː s̺alaːm]; lit. 'National Salute') is the national anthem of the Maldives. The lyrics were written by Muhammad Jameel Didi in 1948, and the melody was composed by Sri Lankan maestro Pandit Amaradeva in 1972.
"Gaumee salaam" is a declaration of national unity, the Islamic faith, the victory of historic battles, and an homage to the heroes who fell defending the nation. It also wishes further development on the country, while paying respect to the country's leaders.