Shoomilah
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Throughout matches; became the defining chant at the 2022 World Cup
Lyrics
شوميلة شوميلة Shoomilah, Shoomilah
translateEnglish Translation
"Aspire to him" / "Strive after him" — old Arabic phrase
Rhythm Guide
SHOO-mi-lah, SHOO-mi-lah
Melody: Traditional Arabic anthem style, composed by Abdullah Al Manai
Why It Matters
First rose to prominence on Qatar's National Day (Dec 18, 2017) during the regional blockade by Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, and Bahrain. Poet Ayedh bin Ghidah wrote it as a "metaphorical reply to attacks on Qatar." 60,000 fans sang it at Al Bayt Stadium during the 2021 Arab Cup.