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Discovering the Arab World

Language

There are more than 400 million Arabic speakers in the world Arabic is the official language of the 22 countries that form the Arab League. There are more than 400 million Arabic speakers across the world, though they predominantly live in the region stretching across the Middle East and North Africa. It is also one of the six official languages of the United Nations (UN). Yet, in the UK, only one per cent of the adult population can hold a basic conversation in Arabic. Arabic has different forms depending on the context in which it's used Arabic is a Central Semitic language, closely related to Aramaic and Hebrew. Standard or Classical Arabic – Fusha – is the distinct form of the language used in media, newspapers, literature and other formal settings. ‘Aamiya, which is colloquial (spoken) Arabic, has many forms that are used in ordinary conversation, and it varies from country to country, and even town to town. The different forms are used side by side to serve different functions in society.

Geography

Food

Sport

Let's here an Arabic version of the World Cup song

Tourism

Do you know any of the famous cities or monuments in the Arab World? Get lost in history at the Temples of Baalbak, Lebanon Immerse yourself in the rusty reds of Petra, Jordan Hear the church bells ring at Notre Dame d'Afrique, Algeria Nostalgia at Amphitheatre of El Jem, Tunisia

History

Art

An introduction to Arabic calligraphy

Music

A song about mothers

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Arabic is the 5th most widely spoken language in the World with over 420 million speakers. Watch the video for some interesting facts about this beautiful language.

The Arab World stretches from North Africa to Asia. 22 countries form the Arab World, can you name any of these country? Let's have a look at the map!

Have you ever been to an Arab country? Do you know any famous Arab landmarks?

Beloved throughout the Arab world, soccer is enjoyed in many Middle Eastern countries both as a spectator sport and as a recreational activity throughout all segments of society, from pick-up games in the street to the professional level. Called kurat al-qadam – literally, “ball of the foot” – in formal Arabic, this pastime is also widely referred to in Arabic as simply kura (ball) or even borrowed straight from English.

Have you ever heard of the Golden Age? Watch the video and discover some of the Arab inventions

Arabic Calligraphy, the art of giving form to writing in a skillful and expressive manner, is one of the most venerated forms of Islamic Arts and a widespread artform in Arab culture. Today, calligraphers work on a variety of different media. Let’s learn more about the practice of Arabic calligraphy!

Arabic music has been known to exist in pre-Islamic period between the 5th and 7th centuries in the form of oral poetry accompanied by a drum or oud respecting the poetic meter. Songs were simple using only one maqam or melody.

A staple food in the Arab world, bread has not only been eaten for millennia, but has also served as a powerful cultural symbol, inspired songs and poetry, and started revolutions. Let’s learn more about what bread means in the Arab world today!