Salaamathi

Salaamathi
English: Safety
Dhivehi: ސަލާމަތީ
National anthem of the  Sultanate of Maldives
Relinquished1948

Salaamathi (Dhivehi: ސަލާމަތީ, romanized: Salaamathee) was the instrumental national anthem of the Sultanate of Maldives until 1948. The name means "Safety" in Dhivehi language.

It was played by the royal band on state occasions at the Etherekoilu, the Sultan's residence, usually preceded by a seven-gun salute from the Aa-Kotte Buruzu bastion inside.

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