The Adlam block contains characters used in the Adlam script, which was created in the late 20th century by two brothers, Abdoulaye and Ibrahima Barry, to write the Fulani language (Fula or Fulfulde) spoken across West Africa. The script is alphabetic, with distinct characters representing individual sounds in the Fulani language. Adlam has been instrumental in promoting literacy and preserving the cultural identity of the Fulani people. This block includes all the characters needed to write in Adlam, reflecting its significance in the preservation and promotion of the Fulani language and culture..