Language
Arabic has a unique flow — this is the direction your pen moves when writing it.
What is right to left?
Crunchy, golden, and chickpea-powered — this street food is a Middle Eastern MVP. Crunchy, golden, and chickpea-powered — this street food is a Middle Eastern MVP.
What is Falafel?
This historical region is what many consider as "The Start of Civilization"
What is "Mesopotamia"?
This phrase is used in most of the Arab World. Used as a greeting to someone and to grant peace
What is “as-salāmu ʿalaykum”?
This famous rock is located in the heart of one of the most popular capital in the Middle East
What is Raoucheh?
"My Love", "My Dear", "My Friend"-These are all phrases portrayed in Arabic in one word
What is "Habibi" or "Habibti"?
Cheese, Sugar Water, Pistachio-this is considered as the "Cheesecake of the Middle East", with every country making it in their own way?
What is Kanafeh?
This city in Spain was once a shining center of Arab learning, art, and architecture.
What is Cordoba?
In a group of 3, or a group of 20 - This traditional dance has been performed at many weddings, gatherings and events within the Levant region
What is "Dabke"?
Flowing from the Mediterranean-This body of water has been an important piece to the region and has been mentioned in many stories, religious books, and history books
What is "The Neil River"?
With over 20 countries speaking it, Arabic is written in this many basic letter forms
What is 28 Letters?
Full of carbs, veggies, and protein-this traditional dish is filled with flavor and is a staple for Arabic and North African Cuisine
What is "Couscous"?
The 10th-century philosopher and physician who wrote The Book of Healing and The Canon of Medicine, influential in Europe for centuries
Who is Ibn Sīnā?
When Arabic letters turn into art — this beautiful writing form takes center stage
What is Arabic Calligraphy
This Gulf city’s name literally means “the gathering”.
What is Doha?
Arabic is part of this language family that also includes Hebrew and Amharic.
What is the Afro-Asiatic (or Semitic) family?
In the Gulf, “khaleeji coffee” often has a yellow tint — thanks to this spice.
What is "Cardamom (Heil)"?
Known as master shipbuilders and traders, this ancient people spread their culture from cities like Tyre and Sidon across the Mediterranean to Carthage
Who are the Phoenicians?
Woody, Rich, and sometimes Complex-This fragrant piece of wood is used in many households. Traditionally used in perfumes, households and prayers
What is Oud?
This organization is known for uniting Arabic countries together that are known for their export in petroleum
What is "Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC)"?
This is considered as the longest word in the Arabic language
What is أَفَإِستَسقَينَاكُمُوها (pronounced afaastasqaynakumuha).
This sweet Syrian dessert uses shredded phyllo dough (kataifi) wrapped around pistachio, often shaped like little nests.
What is “Esh al-bulbul” (bird’s nest)?
This is the year the Arab League was created to unite the Arab world together
What is 1945?
In Arab weddings, this loud trilling sound is made by women to express joy.
What is “zaghrouta” (ululation)?
This famous Arab modernist poet wrote “Don’t ask me who I am — for I might change.”
Who is Mahmoud Darwish?