The Afar language is a member of the Cushitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family. It is primarily spoken by the Afar people, who inhabit regions in Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Eritrea. The language has several dialects, with the most widely spoken being the Afar dialect. Afar is written using the Latin alphabet, which was adopted in the 1970s. The language has a rich oral tradition, including poetry and storytelling, and plays a crucial role in the cultural identity of the Afar community. Efforts are ongoing to promote literacy and education in Afar-speaking regions.