World Arak Day is celebrated on June 27th to promote and raise awareness of arak, a traditional Middle Eastern distilled alcoholic beverage. It is particularly associated with Lebanon, where it is considered a national drink, and is also enjoyed in countries such as Israel, Egypt, Syria, Palestine, and Jordan. Arak is made by extracting anise seeds into grape brandy and is typically served mixed with water and ice, which gives it a cloudy appearance. The drink has a high alcohol content, ranging from 80 to 126 proof, and is often enjoyed during communal meals, reflecting the region's hospitality culture. World Arak Day was founded by the Terra Sancta Trading Company to celebrate this historic beverage and its cultural significance.