Syriac

Syriac is a language spoken in Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon. It is a member of the Semitic family of languages, which includes Arabic and Hebrew. Syriac is written in the Syriac alphabet, a derivative of the Aramaic alphabet. The earliest form of Syriac was used in the 1st century AD by Christians in Syria. It later spread to other parts of the Middle East, including Iraq, Lebanon, and Turkey. Syriac is still used today by some Christians in these countries. The Syriac alphabet has 22 letters, all of which are consonants. The alphabet is written from right to left. Syriac is a very old language, and its grammar and vocabulary are quite different from Arabic and Hebrew. There are two main dialects of Syriac: Eastern Syriac and Western Syriac. Eastern Syriac is spoken in Syria and Iraq, while Western Syriac is spoken in Lebanon and Turkey. The Syriac language is in danger of extinction. In Syria, Arabic is the official language, and Syriac is only spoken by a minority of people. In Iraq, the Syriac-speaking community has been persecuted by the Islamic State, and many have fled the country. Syriac is a beautiful language with a rich history. It is a shame that it is in danger of disappearing.