Preserving the Endangered Luri Language

Luri (also known as Lor, Lori, or Lorik) is an Indo-Iranian language spoken in the western parts of Pakistan and eastern parts of Iran. It is the native language of the Lor people, who are an ethnic group living in the region.

The Luri language has a complex grammar system and is written in the Persian script. It is closely related to the Balochi language and is considered to be one of the oldest languages of the Indo-Iranian branch.

Luri is spoken by around 2 million people, primarily in the provinces of Balochistan in Pakistan and Khorasan-e Razavi in Iran. The language is also spoken in smaller communities in other parts of Pakistan and Iran, as well as in Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates.

Despite its cultural and linguistic significance, Luri has been facing challenges in recent years due to the increasing influence of Urdu and Persian in education and media. Efforts are being made to preserve and promote the language, including the development of a standardized writing system and the establishment of Luri language schools.