Saudi Arabia grows more than 1,000 date types. Ajwa from Medina and golden Sukkari are the most loved, and dates break the fast in Ramadan.
History
Dates have been Arabia's main food for thousands of years. Tradition says the Prophet Muhammad broke his fast with fresh dates.
Ingredients
- Dates (Phoenix dactylifera)
How it's made
- Pollinate palms by hand in spring
- Harvest bunches in summer
- Sort by ripeness
- Dry or pack
- Serve with Arabic coffee
Photos: ingredients, making & serving
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Famous brands & makers
- Bateel
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