Lebanon Flag
Flag History
red symbolizes sacrifices in the struggle for independence, white for purity and peace. The cedar is a symbol of holiness, eternity and peace, and since the 19th century it has been the symbol of the Maronite Christian community in Lebanon.
Flag Date of Adoption
7 December 1943
Flag Symbolism
three horizontal bands of red (top), white (double width), and red with a green cedar tree centered in the white bandLebanon National Anthem
| Listen to National Anthem | Y |
| Anthem History | Written by Rachid Nakhlé and composed by Wadih Sabra |
| Anthem Lyrics |
Koulluna Lilwatan Lil ’Oula Lil Alam, Mil ’ou Ay Nizzaman Sayfouna Wal Qalam, Sahlouna Waljabal - Manbiton Lirrijal Kawlouna Wal Amal. Fisabilil Kamal. Koullouna Lilwatan Lil ’Oula Lil ALam, Koullouna Lilwatan Shaykhouna Walfata Indasaoutil Watan Ousdou Gha Bin Mata Sawarat Nalfitan Sharkouna Kalbouhou Aba Dan Loubnan Bahrouhou Barrouhou Dourratou Sharqain Rifdouhou Birrouhou Mali ‘oul Koutbain Ismouhou Izzouhou Mounthou Kanal Joudoud |
| Anthem Lyrics English |
All for the country, for the glory, for the flag Young and old at the voice of the country Its sea, its land, are the pearl of the two orients |