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World Romani Language Day is celebrated on November 5, highlighting the importance of the Romani language and culture. Proclaimed by UNESCO in 2015, the day aims to promote linguistic diversity and protect the identity of Roma communities. The Romani language, with roots in India, has around 33,000 words and 17 dialects. It is distinct from Romanian, being an Indo-Aryan language. In Romania, nearly 200,000 people reported Romani as their mother tongue, and it is recognized in education. The first World Romani Congress in 1971 marked a significant moment for the language's recognition as an official language of the Roma people.