Karд±еџд±k Sesler Kгјrt Milli Marеџд± May 2026
The national anthem of the Kurdistan Region and northeast Syria
A prominent Kurdish musician living in Austria, Dalshad Said scored the anthem for military bands and symphony orchestras in 2021. KarД±ЕџД±k Sesler KГјrt Milli MarЕџД±
It was first adopted as a national anthem in 1946 by the short-lived Republic of Mahabad . The national anthem of the Kurdistan Region and
While "Ey Reqîb" is traditionally sung in unison, modern musical arrangements for (choral/polyphonic) and symphony orchestras have been created to elevate its performance on international stages: Commonly Cited Lyrics (English Translation) Written in the
These arrangements often blend Western classical techniques with traditional Kurdish musical styles to ensure the anthem meets standard international ceremonial requirements. Commonly Cited Lyrics (English Translation)
Written in the Sorani dialect, the poem was later translated into Kurmanji and other dialects to unify the Kurdish population across different regions.
Today, it is the official anthem of the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq and is widely sung during ceremonies and in schools. Musical Arrangements (Karışık Sesler)
