Salam Farmandeh
Salam Farmandeh (Persian: سَلَامٌ فَرْمَانِدَهُ, Peace be upon you, O commander) also referred to as 'Salam Ya Mahdi' is a propaganda song in the Persian language created by the Iranian musician Abuzar Rouhi, about Qasem Soleimani,[1] Imam Mahdi, and Shiism which is performed commonly in large groups by young children around the world.
| "Salam Farmandeh" | |
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 Performers of the song Salam Farmandeh inside the Azadi Stadium | |
| Song by Abuzar Rouhi | |
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| Language | Persian |
| English title | Peace be upon you, O commander |
| Released | March 20, 2022 |
| Genre | Anthem |
| Length | 7:38 |
| Songwriter(s) | Sayyid Mahdi Bani Hashemi Langroudi |
| Producer(s) | Guilan IRIB TV |
The song was released in March of 2022, a day before the Persian New Year (Farvardin 1401) on social media and started to become popular between the months of April and May of 2022. The song is targeted to younger generations such as Gen Z highlighting the contributions of the Islamic Revolution to them and promoting ideologies of the Islamic Revolution to them.
Many westerners see the song as propaganda to push the narratives of the Islamic Republic and promote martyrdom.[2][3][4]
Salam Farmandeh Media
Abuzar Ruhi, singer of "Salam Farmandeh"
"Salam Farmandeh" performance at Azadi Stadium, 26 May 2022
References
- ↑ Esfandiari, Golnaz. "Iranian Religious Song Seen As Attempt To Indoctrinate Children" (in en). RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty. https://www.rferl.org/a/iranian-religious-song-brainwashing-children/31870065.html. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
- ↑ In Arabic Version Of Viral Farsi-Language Song 'Peace Upon You, Oh Mahdi,' Children Pledge To Be Resistance Fighters, Sacrifice Mother And Father, Follow The Path Of Khomeini And Khamenei (in en). MEMRI. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ↑ Trovall, By Elizabeth. "A viral video trend made Houston-area school children the face of Iranian propaganda" (in en). Houston Chronicle. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Inside-the-viral-video-trend-that-made-17339407.php. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ↑ Dagres, Holly. Meet Iran's Gen Z: the Driving Force Behind the Protests (in en-US). Foreign Policy (2024-02-22). Retrieved 2024-02-14.