UN Arabic Language Day
December 18, Thursday
The Arabic Language Day at the United Nations is celebrated annually on December 18 and is dedicated to highlighting the importance of the Arabic language in international relations and culture. This day was established in 2010 by the UN General Assembly to acknowledge the contribution of the Arabic language to culture and civilization and to emphasize its significance in the world.History of the Celebration
December 18 was chosen to celebrate this day because on this date in 1973, Arabic was officially recognized as the sixth working language of the United Nations. This decision was an important step in recognizing the Arabic language on the international stage and highlighted its importance for many countries where the language is spoken.
Goals of the Celebration
Recognizing the importance of Arabic as one of the six official languages of the United Nations.
Supporting the learning and spreading of the Arabic language worldwide.
Acknowledging the contribution of Arab culture to world civilization, including in the fields of science, literature, philosophy, and art.
Raising awareness of the significance of languages in international relations and diplomacy.
How the Day is Celebrated
On this day, various events are organized to promote knowledge of the Arabic language and culture.
Lectures, conferences, and exhibitions on Arabic language and culture are held at the United Nations and other international organizations.
Cultural events such as concerts, theater performances, literary readings, and culinary festivals reflecting Arab tradition are organized.
Educational institutions offer educational programs and Arabic language courses, including for those learning it as a foreign language.
Importance of the Celebration
This day promotes understanding between cultures and peoples and emphasizes the importance of languages as a means of communication and cultural exchange. The Arabic Language Day serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and developing linguistic and cultural diversity worldwide.
UN Arabic Language Day in other years
- 2021 December 18, Saturday
- 2022 December 18, Sunday
- 2023 December 18, Monday
- 2024 December 18, Wednesday
UN Arabic Language Day in other countries
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Algeria
- American Samoa
- Andorra
- Angola
- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Aruba
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Belize
- Benin
- Bermuda
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Bonaire
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Brazil
- British Virgin Islands
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- CAR
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Cape Verde
- Cayman Islands
- Chad
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Congo
- Cook Islands
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cuba
- Curacao
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- DR Congo
- Denmark
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- East Timor
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Estonia
- Ethiopia
- Falkland Islands
- Faroe Islands
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Germany
- Ghana
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Greenland
- Grenada
- Guadeloupe
- Guam
- Guatemala
- Guernsey
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Ireland
- Isle of Man
- Israel
- Italy
- Ivory Coast
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Jersey
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macau
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mali
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Martinique
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- Mauritius
- Mayotte
- Mexico
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- Reunion
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- Russia
- Rwanda
- Saint Helena
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Martin
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- Samoa
- San Marino
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- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Singapore
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- UAE
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- United Kingdom
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- Uruguay
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- Vanuatu
- Vatican
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- Vietnam
- Wallis and Futuna
- Western Sahara
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe