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

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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.

Nomads and Camels: Geographic Influences on the Bedouin Diet

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By: Jordan AbuAljazer / Arab America Contributing Writer Known in Arabic as Badawi, the Bedouin people are a nomadic group in the Middle East and North Africa region known for their long and extensive history throughout the region. Bedouins reside most predominantly in Egypt, Palestine, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, and several regions of the Arabian Peninsula. … Continued

Khajur Burfi- A Dessert Symbolizing the Arab and Indian Spice Trade

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By: Blanche Shaheen / Arab America Contributing Writer While Arab food and Indian food have distinct differences, their ancient past reveals a common thread shared by their love of spices. According to historical texts, both India and the Arab world shared a love for spices for cooking, food preservation, medical purposes, and even ointments and … Continued

Foods of The Arabian Gulf Countries

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By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributor For untold centuries, the Bedouins of the Arabian Peninsula have served in their desert tents, mansaf (roasted lamb with rice) to honored guests.  Along the eastern coast of that ancient land, the inhabitants have, through the ages, somewhat evolved this traditional symbol of Arab hospitality.  They add much more spices … Continued

Dates – The World’s Most Complete Food

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By: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer In the Middle Eastern lands, where the date palm carries an aura of mystery and romance, there is a common belief that it is the oldest cultivated fruit tree in the world. In its native homeland, the Arabian Peninsula, the inhabitants have no doubt that it was first grown in Paradise. According … Continued

A Love Affair With Dates, The Fruit At The Cultural Heart Of Oman

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Haitham Al-Abri takes guests along the falaj and through date palms near Misfah Old House, a small village inn in Oman. Amy E. Robertson for NPR BY: AMY E. ROBERTSON SOURCE: NPR Stone steps winding down a narrow lane lead to Misfah Old House, a small inn located in the mountainous village of Misfat Al Abryeen, Oman. … Continued

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