Baligh Hamdi Inspired by Victory Chants
The article recounts the story of the creation of the song "Bismillah," which captured the joy of the Egyptians over their armed forces crossing the Suez Canal and achieving victory in the October 1973 War. In the extraordinary moments after the troops' crossing, the scale of celebrations and ululations inspired composer Baligh Hamdi and poet Abdel Rahim Mansour to transform those feelings into a musical work. Baligh Hamdi began composing the song rapidly, and on the very day of the victory, he recorded it on the stairs of the Radio and Television building amid wartime conditions and a curfew darkness, having to involve the building's workers to finalize the melody and record it. The song, which has become one of the most prominent national works, reflects a timeless historic moment and has turned into a symbol of the joy and victory of the Egyptian people. It continues to be recounted today as part of the rich heritage of October.
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