Most of Muslim people often break their fast during Ramadan with sweet foods, such as dates, before eating the main meal that may be heavy, fat-rich, and high in carbohydrates.
Thus, dates are one of the essential things that must be found in a Muslim household during the fasting period.
According to Nutritionists and scientists, the sugar in this dried fruit keeps our energy levels high, and its high fiber content also makes us feel full for a longer time, which is why it is commonly eaten during both iftar and suhoor.
In fact, eating dates is part and parcel of the Arabian culture and tradition and plays a more vital role during the holy month.
In addition to this, Muslims actually cherish the date because of its associations with the Prophet of Islam Muhammad’s traditions.
In this regard, the tradition of eating dates is rooted in religious teachings of the Prophet of Islam, who emphasized: “When one of you is fasting, he should break his fast with dates; but if he cannot get any, then he should break his fast with water, for water is purity.”
It’s noteworthy that dates are not only associated with Sunni books, but the fruit is also mentioned more than 20 times in the holy Quran book.
