1. O Egypt, rejoice at the festival of science,
O bastion of knowledge, and fortress of literature,

2. O Egypt, O treasure of Arabic sciences,
Good tidings to you of the new golden era,

3. With knowledge you built the pillar of the pyramid,
You are the cradle of science since olden days,

4. You spread arts amongst nations,
In every orient and every occident,

5. O Egypt’s youth, O pillar of hope,
Arm yourselves with knowledge for the future,

6. Knowledge in war is the weapon of the unarmed,
And knowledge in peace is the most precious quest,

7. O Egypt, on the feast of sciences, present
The wreath of victory’s cave to the teacher,

8. Say to him: O builder of the generation, take
O best leader, O most affectionate father,

9. The feast of sciences, with brilliance is lit,
Over your brilliance, the East comes together in harmony,

10. O Egypt, you shine in the sky of the orient,
A star of knowledge, above all stars.