ASSYRIAN STAR

2. Region in the U.S. that holds AANF Affiliates AAASC, AAASJ,AACO
5. Famous Assyrian singer known for his powerful lyrics and beautiful voice
6. A popular Assyrian dish made of rice, meat, and spices wrapped in grape leaves
8. Location of the 86th Annual Assyrian Convention
13. Capital of ancient Assyria
15. Number of affiliate organizations that belong to AANF
16. The first president of the AANF
17. Ancient Assyrian method of writing
19. Assyrian New Year Celebration
21. City in the United States with the largest Assyrian population
22. Assyrian King known for his library in Nineveh
23. Ancient Assyrian king who expanded the empire to its greatest extent

1. A founding father of the AANF known for the quote "“I am an Assyrian, and as an Assyrian I am obligated to be actively interested in the destiny of the Assyrians, once the greatest nation now almost forgotten. I would be an arch-chriminal if I failed to assume this obligation”.
3. The river flowing through ancient Assyria
4. Assyrian female comedian & content creator who is hosting a comedy hour at the 91st Annual Assyrian Convention
7. The official publication of the AANF
9. The AANF's annual event where hundreds of Assyrian gather to celebrate our culture & heritage
10. Common Assyrian Greeting phrase
11. City where the 91st Annual Assyrian Convention is taking place
12. National youth organization dedicated to empowering and supporting Assyrian youth across the U.S (abbr.)
14. Ancient Assyrian innovation used for transportation and revolutionizing machinery
18. Assyrian goddess of love and war
20. Modern Assyrian dance performed at celebrations and weddings
24. The first letter in the Assyrian alphabet