World Arabic Language Day observed on December 18

Key facts

• World Arabic Language Day is officially observed on December 18.
• The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) established this day in 2010.
• On December 18, 1973, the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 3190, which made Arabic the sixth official language of the organization.
• Arabic is spoken by over 400 million people daily.
• Arabic became the lingua franca of science, mathematics, and philosophy during the Golden Age of Islam.