Praise the Lord, and Middle Easterners, for their dips are among the best culinary inventions anyone could find. 

Humans, in general, can never get enough of any kind of dip; it's like this bowl of infinite invitations to never stop eating...

In the Arab world, our whole cuisine rituals revolve around our succulent dips.

Here are five of the most consumed dips in the region:

1. Baba Ganoush (Smoked Eggplant Dip)

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This Levantine bliss is widely incorporated in Lebanese, Syrian, Palestinian, Jordanian, Iraqi, Turkish, and even Egyptian cuisine.  

It is best served cold with olive oil and pomegranate seeds on top.

2. Toum (Garlic Dip)

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Source: Mama's Lebanese Kitchen

Shawarma fanatics out there will second us. 

This thick, luscious white dip is arguably everybody's favorite.

We don't know whether it is the intense garlic flavor or the fact that it goes well with everything, but we love it like we've never loved anything else before.

3. Tahini (Roasted Sesame Paste Dip)

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Tahini, the mother of all dips, happens to be the main component in  Hummus and Baba Ganoush. 

Tahini recipes vary throughout the region. 

So don't worry, there is no right way to have it... and we think that's just beautiful.

4. Tzatziki (Yoghurt and Cucumber Dip)

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Source: The Wanderlust Kitchen

Also known as yoghurt and cucumber heaven or stuffed vine leaves' BFF. 

This Greek dip is an integral part of any Kebab party or simply alongside stuffed vegetables or kebbeh of all kinds. 

It's fresh, cooling, and delicious! 

5. Hummus (Chickpeas Dip)

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Source: Big Girl Small Kitchen

Hummus is the golden guacamole of Levantine cuisines. 

It's delicious, nutritious, and makes the perfect dipping companion for sliced veggies, pita bread, chips, or BBQ.