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Experience the beauty of Arabic Language Day - explore its history, learn new words, and immerse yourself in cultural traditions!
It's time to celebrate Arabic Language Day on Dec. 18! This day was created in 2010 by UNESCO to recognize the importance of the language, which is spoken by over 300 million people across 22 countries. It's a great opportunity for those who are learning Arabic or those who already speak it to come together and share their love of this beautiful language. From its earliest beginnings as an ancient Semitic language, Arabic has evolved into one of the most widely used languages in the world. It is a source of pride for many Arabs and an important part of their culture and heritage. So join us in celebrating Arab Language Day and embrace the beauty that is Arabic!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Early Arabic Literature Expansion</div><div class='timeline-text'>Renown for its richness and versatility, Arabic literature expanded rapidly with the popularity of ancient poetry and religious texts during the 19th century.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1945</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Arabic and the United Nations</div><div class='timeline-text'>Arabic becomes one of the six official languages of the United Nations upon its formation in 1945.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1973</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>International Focus on Arabic</div><div class='timeline-text'>The World Arabic Language Conference in Cambridge, England highlights the impact of Arabic language and literature on the world stage.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Arabic Language Studies</div><div class='timeline-text'>Interest in global Arabic language studies increases dramatically in response to the world events of September 11, 2001.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of Arabic Language Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>UNESCO inaugurates Arabic Language Day on December 18 to celebrate one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Arabic Language in Digital Age</div><div class='timeline-text'>The penetration of Arabic language in digital platforms increases, demonstrating its continued relevance in the modern world.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Listen to Arabic music</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Spend the day listening to all sorts of Arabic music. From traditional tunes to modern pop songs, there is a diverse range of music available for you to explore.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Read Arabic literature</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Pick up a book from an Arabic author. Reading is one of the best ways to get a deeper understanding of a language and culture.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch a film in Arabic</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find an Arabic movie that interests you and watch it with subtitles on. It will help you understand the language better, plus you'll get to learn more about the culture.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Speak with native speakers</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Try joining an online conversation group or finding native speakers to practice your language skills with. This is a great way to get more comfortable with the language.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Learn some new words</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Set aside some time to learn some new words and phrases in Arabic. This will help you understand more of what native speakers are saying.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Arabic is a beautiful language</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The Arabic language has been used for thousands of years and is still one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. It is a rich, beautiful language that has a unique sound and structure. Celebrating Arabic Language Day is an important way to honor the beauty of this language.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Arabic helps to preserve cultural heritage</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By celebrating Arabic Language Day, we are not only honoring the linguistic aspect of Arabic but also celebrating its rich cultural heritage. Events like these help to preserve the language and culture of the people who speak it, thus helping to ensure their continued existence and relevance into the future.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes understanding between cultures</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By honoring and celebrating the Arab language on its special day, we are also encouraging understanding between different cultures. Learning about other people's languages can help us to gain greater insight into their culture, values and beliefs. In turn, this can foster greater peace and understanding between diverse groups of people around the world.</p></div></div>
Arabic Language Day is celebrated on December 18 every year. In 2024 Arabic Language Day will occur on a Wednesday.
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