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A famous Lebanese singer born in 1934.
Who is Fairuz?
The final resting place of Pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure.
What are the Great Pyramids of Giza?
The leader of the Great Arab Revolt against the Ottomans in 1916.
Who is Sharif Hussein bin Ali?
This Lebanese singer is known for hits like Aah W Noss, dubbed by spotify as the "Queen of Arab Pop."
Who is Nancy Ajram?
A collection of Middle Eastern folk tales about a clever woman named Shahrazad and a murderous king, Shahryar -- also the name of an Aladdin song!
What is One Thousand and One Nights (or Arabian Nights)
Known as the "Father of Mediterranean Music," this Egyptian superstar has been captivating audiences worldwide for decades with hits like Tamally Ma'ak and Nour El Ain.
Who is Amr Diab?
The tallest building in the world, located in Dubai.
What is the Burj Khalifa?
A word-renowned explorer who travelled throughout the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. His travel logs are titled, "The Rihla".
Who is Ibn Batutta?
Lebanese model on Love is Blind Habibi known for saying "I don't do coffee dates, I don't do walking dates."
Who is Nour?
This Palestinian poet, known for his powerful works on identity and exile, is best known for his poetry collection Unfortunately, It Was Paradise.
Who is Mahmoud Darwish?
The late President of Tunisia, deposed in 2011 in the Arab Spring.
Who is Zine El Abidine Ben Ali?
This mosque in Damascus, one of the oldest in the world, is renowned for its stunning mosaics and historical significance.
What is the Umayyad Mosque?
This North African city, known as the "Red City," was a major center of trade and culture in medieval times.
What is Marrakech?
Dubai Bling cast member and founder of Forever Rose Cafe, known for saying "ana khalas!"
Who is Ebraheem?
This Lebanese-American poet and philosopher is famous for his philosophical work The Prophet, which remains one of the best-selling books of all time.
Who is Khalil Gibran?
A famous Palestinian singer from Gaza who's victory on Arab Idol led him to regional stardom.
Who is Mohammed Assaf
The three ancient wonders of the world that were located in the modern Middle East.
What are the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria?
What is 1945?
This Egyptian-American actor and comedian starred in the hit Netflix series Ramy, which explores the complexities of identity, faith, and culture.
Who is Ramy Youssef?
This renowned author once wrote, "I throw my passport in the sea and name you my country. I throw all my dictionaries in the fire and call you my language."
Who is Nizar Qabbani?
Champion full-back for PSG and the Moroccan National team.
Who is Achraf Hakimi?
The ancient civilization responsible for building Petra in Jordan.
The conflict within Jordan that led to the PLO's expulsion and subsequent relocation to Lebanon in 1970.
What is Black September?
Known as the "King of Rai," this Algerian singer is best known for his songs Didi and Ana Âacheck.
Who is Cheb Khaled?
Known as the "Poet of the Nile," this 20th-century Egyptian poet is celebrated for his eloquent verses on love, patriotism, and social justice.
Who is Ahmed Shawqi?