Rajieen
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| Language | Arabic |
| Released | 31 October 2023 |
| Length | 8:20 |
| Label | Empire |
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"Rajieen" (Palestinian Arabic: راجعين, transl. "[We] Will Return") is a 2023 charity single by 25 different artists from 11 Middle Eastern and North African countries.[1] The song was released on 31 October 2023 to raise awareness of the suffering of the Palestinian population amid the Israel–Hamas war.[2] All of the revenue generated by the song was donated to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund.[2]
Featured artists
The song features 25 artists, namely Saif Safadi, Dana Salah, Ghaliaa Chaker, Afroto, Nordo, Shroof, A5rass, Issam Alnajjar, Amir Eid, Balti, Wessam Qutob, Dina El Wedidi, Bataineh, Omar Rammal, Alyoung, Randar, Vortex, Small X, A.L.A, Fuad Gritli, Donia Wael, Zeyne, Marwan Moussa, Dafencii and Marwan Pablo.[3]
Themes
The song addresses a range of themes related to the broader Israeli–Palestinian conflict, such as the displacement of Palestinians, the West's support for Israel and the desire of Palestinians to return to their land.[2][4] Furthermore, specific incidents are mentioned, such as the killing of Muhammad al-Durrah during the Second Intifada, and the Al-Ahli Arab Hospital explosion.[4]
Reception
Writing for the Institute for Palestinian Studies, Asmahan Qarjouli wrote:[4]
"Hopefully, 'Rajieen' would be the song that my generation and those who are much younger would listen to instead of inheriting 'The Arab Dream'. Return to Palestine is not a mere dream, it is destiny."
References
- ^ "Jordanian Producer Nasir Al-Bashir On The Significance Of His Song "Rajieen"". Nile FM. 2 November 2023. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ a b c Saeed, Saeed (1 November 2023). "Issam Alnajjar and Marwan Pablo among 25 Arab artists featured in a song for Palestine". The National. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ Mekkaoui, Meeran (31 October 2023). "'Rajieen' Unites 25 MENA Artists in a Resounding Ode to Palestine". GQ Middle East. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ a b c Qarjouli, Asmahan (12 November 2023). "Not an Arab Dream, "Rajieen" Restores Hope in Palestine's Liberation". Institute for Palestine Studies. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
