Languages of Iran
Due to the nation's social and ethnic diversity, the constitution also acknowledges and permits the use use of "regional and tribal languages" in the press and mass media, as well as for teaching of their literature in schools, is allowed in addition to Persian. The Constitution also states that since Arabic is the language of the Quran and Islamic texts and teachings, and Persian literature is completely permeated by this language, it should be taught after the primary level, in all grades of secondary school and in all fields of study.