Is the Persian alphabet the same as the Arabic alphabet?
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Is the Persian alphabet the same as the Arabic alphabet?
The Persian Language:
Historically, the Farsi language has been known as Persian in the West. Today, it is the official language of Iran. Various dialects of Persian are spoken in countries that border Iran, including Afghanistan.
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View this answerYes, the Persian alphabet is more or less the same as the Arabic alphabet. Despite this, Persian and Arabic are two completely different languages....
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