International Falafel Day

June 12, Thursday

International Falafel Day is an unofficial culinary holiday celebrated on June 12. It is dedicated to falafel, a popular Middle Eastern dish made from deep-fried balls of ground chickpeas or fava beans mixed with spices.

History of the holiday
International Falafel Day was initiated in 2012 by Israeli entrepreneur Ben Lang. The goal of the holiday is to unite falafel lovers around the world and honor this delicious and vegetarian dish.

How is International Falafel Day celebrated?
People in many countries celebrate this day in the following ways:

* Cooking falafel at home or buying it at restaurants and street cafés
* Sharing photos of their dishes on social media using the hashtag #FalafelDay
* Trying falafel in new combinations: with different sauces, in pita, with vegetables
* Organizing falafel parties or picnics with friends

Interesting facts:

* The origin of falafel is disputed among several countries
* It is traditionally served in pita with sauces and vegetables
* The dish is popular among vegetarians and vegans
* In some countries, falafel is considered part of cultural heritage

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International Falafel Day in other years

2021 June 12, Saturday
2022 June 12, Sunday
2023 June 12, Monday
2024 June 12, Wednesday
2026 June 12, Friday

International Falafel Day in other countries