How can I change the (locale) thousands separator in Python to Arabic Unicode separator?
<p>I'd like to change the thousands separator such that <code>{:,}.format(1234)</code> in Python uses a different character. The separator should be <code>'\u066c'</code>.</p>

<p>How can I set this without affecting any other locals settings?</p>

<p>EDIT: Any other suggestion for a unimposing separator viable in a fixed with font is welcome!</p>