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The Arabs “Love Affair” with Dates & Recipes to Spice Up your Ramadan

March 29, 2023

By Menal Elmaliki

For Muslims all across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, dates are a staple to their lives. Not only are dates significant for Muslims since they break their fasts during the holy month of Ramadan with it, but they are also cherished by Arabs. The Arab’s obsession is evident as it is present in every aspect of their culture, drinks, and food, etc. Contributing writer Menal Elmaliki will highlight the Arabs love affair with dates as well as share date inspired recipes to spice up your Ramadan.

Date Palms Saturate the United Arab Emirates’ Landscape

June 30, 2021

By Ani Karapetyan

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer I could not believe my eyes as we drove from Abu Dhabi’s International Airport to the heart of the city – some 40 km (24 mi) away. Both sides of the road were covered with flowering greenery, dominated by the date palm. The trees and shrubs were so thick … Continued

Date Palm, Arab Region Symbol of Prosperity, Listed by UNESCO

December 12, 2019

By Ani Karapetyan

SOURCE: FRANCE24 The date palm, which was recognised by UNESCO on Wednesday, has for centuries played an important role in the establishment and growth of civilisations in the hot and dry regions of the Arab world. Now date palm-related knowledge, traditions and practices have been inscribed on UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. … Continued

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