World Arabic Language Day
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 18 December 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 Organisation.
Arabic has played a catalytic role in knowledge, promoting the dissemination of Greek and Roman sciences and philosophies to Renaissance Europe. It has enabled a dialogue of cultures along the silk roads, from the coast of India to the Horn of Africa.
Today is World Arabic Language Day! In our local community of Fairfield, 16% of the population speak Arabic and almost eight in every ten people speak languages other than English at home. Today we’d like to celebrate the Arabic language, culture and stories by featuring literary works from Arabic authors and illustrators from all over the world and original works from our very own Arabic community in South Western Sydney!
اليوم هو اليوم العالمي للغة العربية! اللغة العربية ركن من أركان التنوع الثقافي للبشرية. إنها واحدة من أكثر اللغات انتشارًا في العالم ، ويستخدمها يوميًا أكثر من 290 مليون شخص. في مجتمعنا المحلي في فيرفيلد ، يتحدث 16٪ من السكان اللغة العربية ويتحدث ثمانية من كل عشرة أشخاص لغات أخرى غير الإنجليزية في المنزل. نود اليوم أن نحتفل باللغة العربية وثقافتها وقصصها من خلال عرض أعمال أدبية لمؤلفين ورسامين عرب من جميع أنحاء العالم وأعمال أصلية من مجتمعنا العربي في جنوب غرب سيدني
We have a large collection of Arabic books with over 270 titles. Discover our exciting range of books by Arabic authors and illustrators, bilingual and monolingual books for kids, young adults an adults plus zines made by our local artists. Available in-store and online.
Children’s Books
Ouhibou Alami / I Love My World (Arabic)
What's That? / Maa Haatha? (Arabic & English)
Al Hakiba Al Mousafira / The Travelling Suitcase (Arabic)
Qarib Min Bayti / Close to Home (Arabic)
Ma Howa Lawn Al Hobb / What's the Colour of Love? (Arabic)
Baie Alahlam / The Dream Vendor (Arabic)
Made In Lost In Books
Getting Around and Off The Ground With Friends (Arabic)
This book was created from the result of a workshop hosted by LOST IN BOOKS and led by artists Emily Dash and Kim Siew. Thank you to the talented students of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School: Mulhem, Natalia, Saham, Sarah, Yousif A and Yousif N
Language Writing Academy at Lost In Books
LOST IN BOOKS runs Language Writing Academy for adults and children. Whether you’re a novice or can write a little, this affordable weekly course is for you. Our friendly language tutor, Afaf, will teach you to speak and write Arabic with confidence, and have fun while learning.
Cost: $10/week. Creative Kids Vouchers accepted for school age children.