Bahrain Language
Bahrain - Manama
The official language of the country of Bahrain is Arabic. Arabic is a language which is spoken by about 200 million people around the world and over 22 countries. Qur'an, the Holy Book of Islam is written in Arabic. But the people of Bahrain use the standard version of the language, which is more modern compared to the traditional style of Arabic language. Being the official Bahrain language, Arabic is in use in most of the fields. This Bahrain language is widely used in administrative and official purposes. Most of the written communication within the Arabic-speaking international community is carried out in Arabic, the Bahrain language. Besides, it is also used in schools and colleges.
As a means of verbal communication, Bahrain language is spoken across the nation. But one can find different variations in the dialects spoken in rural areas as well as in urban areas of Bahrain.
Besides Arabic as the premier Bahrain language, the use of English is also quiet popular. Many of the Bahrainis speak English. In schools, English is taught as the compulsory second language. English is widely used in business and commercial purposes.
Among other Bahrain language, people speak Urdu and Farsi. These languages especially used by the non-Bahraini residents. Arabic is used in broadcast of state-based television and radio programs. The magazines and newspapers are printed in Arabic as well as other languages.