Qatar utilized a different national anthem from 1954 through 1996. Written like a typical Arab fanfare, this national anthem is possibly the shortest national anthem (in terms of music) to ever exist, with only 11 measures. It also has no lyrics. Its music is possibly of an Indian origin.[1]
Former national anthem of Qatar | |
| Music | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Adopted | 1954 |
| Relinquished | 7 December 1996 |
| Succeeded by | "As-Salam al-Amiri" |
| Audio sample | |
1988 performance | |