Why in Medina love dates – Mosaic – News
November 24, 2009 – 2:00 am
One of the world’s largest exhibition dates under the name “Festival dates” is taking place these days in the “City of the Prophet” – Medina.
Despite that this event is only the second year in the blessed days of the Muslim hajj, it managed to gain immense popularity among residents and visitors alike.
Exhibition organized by the Society promoted by the agricultural sector with the support of the Ministry Agriculture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
told IslamNews CEO of the Company Bandar Al-Alawi, the festival presents more than 100 varieties of dates produced in different regions of the country. However, the greatest demand is traditionally used by the famous dates of Medina – and this is not only a superior quality fruit.
– The benefits Madina dates referred to the Prophet Muhammad, according to which they are protected from many diseases and epidemics. However, two varieties – “Barney” and “adzhva Aliyah” He particularly singled out, – said the agency interlocutor.
– “Who eats seven dates in the morning” azhva ” that the day will not cause harm to either poison or witchcraft, “- he quoted one hadith.
Another tradition, shown in memory of Mr. Al-Alawi, says: “Of all the dates, the best (sort of) -” Barney “, it cures diseases, and no disease in it “.
According to him, now Medina farms produce more than 30 varieties of dates. The most rare and expensive is above grade “adzhva Alia, growing only a relatively small area – from the southern part of the Mosque of the Prophet to Al-Cuba, which is the first temple built by Muslims. The limited area of growth in this class causes its high cost, which is about 70 reais (about 19 dollars) per kilogram.
Variety “Barney” because of their prevalence is one of the most affordable, its price is less than 20 reals (U.S. $5,5).
During the exhibition, any visitor can taste the variety and submitted personally appreciate the unique taste and quality of each of them. In addition to the dates on the festival presents a wide range of sweets, cakes and other confectionery products, prepared on the basis of date.
The exhibition will last until the holiday of Kurban Bairam, which marks the end of the pilgrimage to the holy places of Islam.
Special Correspondent.
