![]() ![]() But there’s a lot more about this language that seduces linguists all over the world.Ĭheck these five fascinating facts about the Arabic language to find out more about one of the oldest languages spoken today (about 1,500 years old). The painted alphabet alone, written with a precise calligraphy that preserves ancient rules and traditions can make any language lover fall for Arabic. It’s hard to say whether it’s writing from right to left or using different letters that makes this language so special. Since 2010, the UN has been celebrating Arabic Language Day on 18th December every year, as a way to increase awareness about this rich culture. It’s also one of the six official languages of the United Nations since 1973. ![]() It’s the language that gave humanity the word “zero”, the 1001 Nights (also known as Arabian Nights ) and the Qur’an, the sacred book of Muslims.Īdd to that thousands of love poems, philosophy books and mathematical studies, and you’re still only scratching the surface of the treasures written in this ancient language.
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