Arabic Language Day 

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Arabic Language Day  in United Nations in 2024

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Dates of Arabic Language Day 
2026 United Nations Friday, December 18thArabic Language Day 
2025 United Nations Thursday, December 18thArabic Language Day 
2024 United Nations Wednesday, December 18thArabic Language Day 
2023 United Nations Monday, December 18thArabic Language Day 
2022 United Nations Sunday, December 18thArabic Language Day 
Summary
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The Arabic language is a pillar of the cultural diversity of humanity. It is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, used daily by more than 290 million people.

World Arabic Language Day is celebrated every year on December 18th since 2012. The date coincides with the day in 1973 that the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted Arabic as the sixth official language of the Organization.

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