Food
This popular Middle Eastern dip is made primarily from chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic
What is hummus?
The popular Syrian historical drama, Bab Al-Hara, is set in the 1930s in this city
What is Damascus?
With smash hits, "Ah W Noss," "Ya Tabtab," and "Enta Eih," this Lebanese singer has been one of the most influential of the 21st century
Who is Nancy Ajram?
With an area of approximately 870,000 sq mi, this is the largest country on the Arabian Peninsula
What is Saudi Arabia?
With 200 annual attendees, this event highlights the exquisite cuisine, performances, and traditions of Middle Eastern and North African culture, and is SADACA's flagship event
What is Dinner for Peace!!!
This Syrian shawarma ingredient, often drizzled as a sweet and tangy molasses, adds a distinct tart flavor that sets it apart from other regional shawarmas
What is pomegranate?
The star of the John Wick and Matrix film series, Keanu Reaves, was born in this Middle Eastern city.
What is Beirut?
This Palestinian-French-Algerian-Serbian artist, known for blending English, Arabic, and French, went viral with his 2022 hit track "Very Few Friends"
Who is Saint Levant?
This young Pharaoh ruled during Egypt's New Kingdom and became world-famous after Howard Carter discovered his nearly intact tomb in 1922
Who is Tutankhamun?
Revered across the Arabian Peninsula, this bird of prey has been trained for centuries in the art of hunting and remains a powerful symbol of Gulf heritage and tradition
What is a falcon?
Levantines often cook the leaves whole or coarsely chopped, Tunisians use a heavily reduced, dark green powdered version, and Egyptians finely mince it into a smooth broth. This popular dish is a household staple across the Middle East
What is molokhia?
In 2019, this Egyptian became the first actor of Middle Eastern descent to win an Oscar for his performance in Bohemian Rhapsody
Who is Rami Malek?
Celebrated as a masterpiece of Moroccan architecture, this Casablanca landmark showcases intricate geometric tilework, elaborate carvings, soaring arches, and a towering minaret, all dramatically overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
What is the Hassan II Mosque?
This multi-nation body of water is known for its extreme saltiness, allowing swimmers to float effortlessly on its surface
What is the Dead Sea?
Number of countries whose official language is Arabic that participated in the 2026 World Cup
What is 8?
National dish of Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait
What is machboos?
This 2018 Lebanese film directed by Nadine Labaki tells the harrowing story of a 12-year-old boy in Beirut who sues his parents for bringing him into a life of suffering
What is Capernaum?
The legendary Palestinian poet, Mahmoud Darwish, turned the experience of exile and loss into universal human art. He passed away in this year
What is 2008?
A series of three major conflicts fought between the Roman Republic and the Carthaginian Empire from 264 to 146 BC
What are the Punic Wars?
Following rebrand in 2022, this UAE-based telecommunications company became known by the symbol e&. This was its former name
What is Etisalat?
This green, seed-filled pod is a staple in Middle Eastern stews, known for its distinct ability to naturally thicken dishes when cooked
What is bamya (okra)?
In the 2024 Saudi Arabian thriller film, From the Ashes, this character is wrongfully suspected of starting the devastating school fire after her glove is found near the scene
Who is Amal?
Sung by Sherine, this is the most viewed Arabic song on YouTube released in 2026
What is Tebaa'n Tebaa'n?
The world's oldest continuously operating institution of higher learning (aka university) is in this North African city
What is Fez, Morocco?
Egyptian football/soccer player who made his debut for FC Barcelona this past August at the age of 18
Who is Hamza Abdelkarim?