Rachid Nakhle

Rachid Nakhle
رشيد نخلة
Born6 February 1873
Barouk, Mount Lebanon
Died1939
Barouk
Resting placeBarouk
Occupation(s)Poet, writer and journalist
Notable workThe National Anthem of Lebanon
ChildrenAmine Nakhle (son) Marcel Nakhle (daughter)

Rachid Nakhle (Arabic: رشيد نخلة ;February 1873-1939) was a Lebanese poet, writer and journalist born in the village of Barouk in the district of Mount Lebanon. He studied in the school of Ain Zhalta, and later, at the American school of Souk El Gharb. He is notably remembered for authoring the lyrics of the Lebanese national anthem.