1. The harbinger came with the arrival of Fatima
We almost flew with joy at her coming

2. Young and old among us were equal in happiness and cheer
And they are like stars revolving around her

3. You, the ransomed Nile's children, visited us
Neither distance nor fatigue kept you from us

4. Great thanks are due to you
When the Nile is generous to us through you

5. The Nile's bounty in life is plenty
It is the epitome, its beauty enhanced

6. As its necklaces adorned it
Welcome, O daughter of the ransomed Nile

7. The zealous Basha and his guards welcome you
You arrived under the auspicious constellation

8. As the bright stars go on their course
When asked who surpasses in nobility and virtue

9. The most righteous would point to you
Stay comfortably in its field

10. For hearts have opened wide to welcome you
Yes, they said your stay is short

11. I told them, your little is plenty to us
Greet each year with a visit

12. Perhaps one day we might visit you
You will find only smiling faces

13. No frowns or gloom in our midst
And I bid you farewell in closing

14. As fragrance wafts from the garden