Celebrating World Arabic Language Day
Under the patronage of the Secretary of State in charge of the National Community Abroad
and in coordination with the High Council of the Arabic Language,
a series of activities will be organized on the occasion of the World Arabic Language Day,
under the slogan: “The Arabic Language: A Bridge of Belonging and Unity of Sentiment.”
The Embassy of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria in Baghdad is honored to invite members of the Algerian community to take part in the celebration of the World Arabic Language Day through various cultural and educational competitions aimed at strengthening their connection with the culture of their homeland, highlighting artistic and literary creativity, and encouraging young talents in the fields of poetry, Arabic calligraphy, public speaking, and more.
The activities will take place on December 21, 2025, via videoconference.
1. Poetry Competition
A poetry competition is being organized for all age groups under the slogan “The Language of Ḍād Unites Us”, addressing the following themes:
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Love of the homeland and national belonging;
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Arabic as identity and homeland;
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Algeria in the hearts of the community abroad.
Poetic contributions must be submitted by November 13, 2025, to the embassy’s email address.
The works will be evaluated directly by a jury through the official digital participation platform, the details of which will be provided later.
Awards: Certificates and symbolic prizes will be granted to participants, and selected poems will be published on the official platforms.
Email for submissions: (to be specified by the embassy)
2. Virtual Symposium
A virtual symposium on the Arabic language will be organized with the participation of professors, writers, and cultural figures interested in linguistic issues, under the theme:
“The Arabic Language in Migration Spaces: Challenges and Prospects.”
The symposium will address the following topics:
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Learning Arabic abroad: initiatives and challenges;
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The role of the community in promoting Algerian culture;
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Arabic in the digital sphere of diasporas.
Articles for the symposium must be submitted by November 13, 2025, to the embassy’s email address.
The works will be evaluated directly by a jury via the official digital participation platform, whose details will be shared later.
3. Arabic Calligraphy Exhibition
A virtual Arabic calligraphy exhibition will be organized to select the finest artistic works by members of the Algerian community living abroad.
The works will be presented directly to the jury via the official digital participation platform, which will choose the best entries.
Awards: Certificates of participation and digital exhibition of the selected works on the official website of the High Council of the Arabic Language.