Archaeologists have traced the cultivation of the date palm—also known as Phoenix dactylifera—back millennia. Centuries later, this tree's delicious fruits remain a staple in cuisines around the world ...
At iftar time, the Prophet breaks his fast with few fresh or dried dates or a sip of water. Muslims consider date palms and their fruit as sacred. In Arabic, the word for date palm is "nahle" and its ...
The sight of the tree flourishing and bearing fruit far from its native desert landscape has brought delight and wonder to ...