Special day
World Arabic Language Day
Four hundred million voices, one language.
Today
When is World Arabic Language Day?
Every year on December 18.
National
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- BH
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- DJ
- EG
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What is World Arabic Language Day?
UNESCO marks 18 December, the day Arabic became an official language of the United Nations in 1973. Arabic is spoken by more than 400 million people and carries fourteen centuries of literature, science and poetry.
How to celebrate
Mark the day with a poster made in Dayfeed — pick your favourite photo as the background, share it to your story or group chat, and set a reminder so you never miss it next year.
Hashtags
- #ArabicLanguageDay
- #UNESCO
- #Arabic
- #اليوم_العالمي_للغة_العربية
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