6 Unusual Facts about Dates, Healthy Food in Ramadhan
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VoxPop –Dates are the fruit of the date palm tree, scientifically known as Phoenix dactylifera. This fruit is believed to have originated in the Middle East and has been a staple food in the region for thousands of years. Dates are often consumed during Ramadhan, a month of fasting.
Muslims around the world break their fast at sunset during Ramadhan with dates, following the tradition of Prophet Muhammad. Dates are a good source of natural sugars, fiber, and energy, which can help restore the body's energy levels after a long day of fasting.
In addition, dates have religious significance in Islam, as they are believed to have been one of the Prophet Muhammad's favorite foods and are mentioned in the Quran. Therefore, dates are a common sight at the iftar table, the evening meal that breaks the fast during Ramadhan.
Well, here are some unusual facts about dates, healthy food in Ramadhan
1. The origin of the dates
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The cultivation of dates can be traced back to eastern Arabia in 6000 BC, and the Sumerian regions between 2600 BC and 1800 BC. In fact, dates have been mentioned in several ancient texts.
Date palm groves in the valleys of the Tigris and Euphrates are mentioned in the Epic of Gilgamesh (the great poem from ancient Mesopotamia regarded as the earliest surviving great work of literature). They are also mentioned in the Akkadian-inscribed Code of Hammurabi (a Babylonian code of law dating back to 1754 BC) which noted that the date palm was worth twice as much as the ground it grew from.
2. Dates variety
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Dates come in a number of species which range in taste, size, and color. The most popular are the following.
Medjool: One the most commercially produced variety of dates, the Medjool is the largest and sweetest tasting date. They are dark with thin skin. Khadrawy: These dates are incredibly sweet, and sticky and are amber or yellow. Halawy: Known for their small size, Halawy dates are sweet with a caramel-like flavor and thick, wrinkled skin.
