Global InformationQaumii Salaam information
| English: National Salute | |
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| ޤައުމީ ސަލާމް | |
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National anthem of the  Maldives | |
| Also known as | Gaumee Salaam |
| Lyrics | Muhammad Jameel Didi, 1948 |
| Music | Pandit W. D. Amaradeva, 1972 |
| Adopted | 1905 |
| Readopted | 1972 |
| Audio sample | |
U.S. Navy Band instrumental version (chorus and one verse)
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"Qaumee Salaam" (also called "Gaumee Salaam";[1] Dhivehi: ޤައުމީ ސަލާމް, IPA: [qaumiː s̺alaːm], "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.
"Qaumee Salaam" is a declaration of national unity, the country's 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 leaders who had served it.
- ^ The World Factbook. Central Intelligence Agency. 2012. p. 461. ISBN 9780160911422.