Central Uighur refers to a dialect of the Uighur language, which is part of the Turkic language family. It is primarily spoken by the Uighur people in the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region of China. This dialect is characterized by its unique phonetic and grammatical features, distinguishing it from other Uighur dialects. The Uighur language, including Central Uighur, uses a modified version of the Arabic script for writing. It plays a significant role in the cultural identity of the Uighur people, who have a rich history and heritage influenced by various civilizations along the Silk Road.