On the occasion of World Arabic Language Day, observed on December 18, a number of citizens in Ahwaz marked the day as an opportunity to reaffirm the significance of the Arabic language as a core component of the region’s cultural and historical identity. For the Arab population of Ahwaz, Arabic is not only their mother tongue but also the primary medium for communication and the transmission of cultural heritage.

Participants emphasized the importance of familiarizing younger generations with the Arabic language and literature, highlighting their essential role in preserving cultural diversity. This comes amid ongoing concerns that, in recent years, policies implemented by the Islamic Republic have imposed serious restrictions on the teaching and public use of mother tongues. Such policies have contributed to the erosion of non-Persian cultural identities, including Arab identity.

Karun Human Rights Organization stresses that respect for linguistic and cultural rights is an inseparable part of fundamental human rights. World Arabic Language Day serves as an essential occasion to reassess these policies and to move toward guaranteeing equal cultural rights for all citizens—an approach that can foster cultural coexistence and meaningful dialogue within society.