Kashmiri Language

Kashmiri is an Indo-Aryan language spoken primarily in the Kashmir Valley of India and Pakistan. It has a rich literary tradition with classical poetry and modern literature. Written mainly in Perso-Arabic script in Pakistan and Devanagari in India, it reflects the region’s diverse cultural influences. Kashmiri has its own unique phonetics, grammar, and vocabulary, making it distinct from neighboring languages. It is an important part of regional identity, used in daily communication, education, and cultural expression by millions of Kashmiri speakers.