This year, International Kebab Day will be celebrated on 9th July. Kebab day is annually celebrated on the second Friday of July as an occasion to commemorate kebab and its multiple varieties. Kebabs are hugely popular because of their meaty texture and an amazing array of spices and aromas. There are known to be more than 20 types of kebabs that are prepared differently in each region or country.
HISTORY OF KEBAB DAY
Kebab Day is not officially recognized as an international holiday. However, going by online records and social media posts, the day has been celebrated in different parts of the country since 2019. This makes it a relatively recent phenomenon, which is fair given the widespread popularity of kebabs in recent years across the United States and many other countries.
Kebabs have been part of the American diet in one way or the other because of the intense cultural influx from the Middle East, Africa and Europe, all of which are regions where different varieties of kebabs are quite popular.
Since the 1970s, the kebab has become a popular snack or fast food variety in major American cities, such as New York. This is likely a factor that prompted a special day being commemorated to celebrate its universal appeal as a quick meal or appetizer.
Interest in Middle Eastern cuisine and overall culture has grown in the United States over the past two decades. People are more exposed to Middle Eastern fast food due to the high rate of commercial growth in Middle Eastern restaurants in small and big cities across the United States. With new kebab shops and restaurants popping up so frequently throughout the country, it is no surprise that people began demanding an exclusive Kebab Day to celebrate this popular food.
Africa over the years has also been enjoying kebab with different kinds of spices. Kebab is common in many West African countries; Ghana, Cameroon, Nigeria, Niger etc.
Today, Kebab Day has become a way to celebrate the popularity of this food, which can be eaten in so many diverse ways, with a range of breads, spices, and condiments.
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