Where In The World
With a heritage month dedicated in April, this is the region the term SWANA refers to
What is Southwest Asian and North African?
This famous stone, discovered in 1799, helped scholars finally decipher Egyptian hieroglyphics
This Palestinian-American actor created and starred in the Netflix series Mo, which explores the life of a refugee family trying to survive in Texas
Who is Mo Amer?
What is quzi?
This relatively recent year is marked as the official establishing year of MENA
What was 2019?
Located about a thousand kilometers north of Al Quds, this area is the largest Arab city in Northern Palestine
What is Nazareth?
Known as one of the most important takin hubs of the Ancient world, Carthage was located in this modern Middle Eastern country
What is Tunisia?
Known for his songs Ya Bent El Eh and Malaket Gamal El Kon, this actor appeared as the main protagonist in the saga of Omar w Salma
Who is Tamer Hosny?
This North African spice blend consists of cinnamon and cumin, and is used for both sweet and savory dishes
What is Ras El Hanout?
The only two returning executive member on our current board, Yucef and Noah have these two top positions
What are President and Vice President?
Formed originally in 1945 with only seven members, the Arab League has expanded to include this many countries
What is 22?
Located "between two rivers", history's first civilization existed in the place of this modern day Middle Eastern country
What is Iraq?
This Lebanese legend is so iconic her music is played by families every morning with coffee, and is joked that she's Lebanon's national alarm clock
Who is Fairuz?
Made with bulgur, spices, and meat that can be served raw, baked, or fried, this Lebanese food is often called the country's national dish
What is Kibbeh?
This PR team member's name refers to a rare white flower that grows in Northern Iraq
Who is Sanarya?
This country on the southeast end of the Arabian Peninsula holds records as the first Arab country to reach Mars, and for building the tallest structure in the world
What is the United Arab Emirates?
This Iraqi singer, famous for songs like Enkrst Al Shysha, is known as the princess of Iraqi songs
Who is Sajda Obeid?
Made similarly to Mansoufeh and Kebbit el Rahib, Zonkol is only found in these two countries
What is Southern Lebanon and Northern Palestine?
These two coordinators don't share the same club responsibilities, but one birthday of October 7th
Who are Samir and Arim?
What is the Battle of Yarmouk?
This Netflix series, based in Amman, was the first Arabic-language Netflix show that follows a group of teenagers at an elite school
What is Jinn?
Consisting of tiny semolina grains that can be served as savory or sweet meals, this food is the national dish of both Morocco and Algeria
What is couscous?
This modern Egyptian TikTok sensation was hosted by SDSU MENA for a standup comedy sketch about bidets in 2023
Who is Kareem Rahma of Subway Takes Fame