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Shower your loved ones this Ramadan season with Qinwan’s unique selection

Dates have a religious significance as they were eaten by Prophet Mohammad (peace and blessings of God be upon him) to break his fast. As Muslims prepare for the holy…

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Qatar purchases 816 tonnes of dates from 76 farms

The Ministry of Municipality has completed its annual project of purchasing and receiving local dates for the country’s 2021 agricultural season. The Department of Agriculture bought 816 tonnes of dates…

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Local Dates Festival returns to Souq Waqif next week

80 farms are set to participate in the sixth edition of the local dates festival at Souq Waqif. The 6th Fresh Local Dates Festival 2021 is set to launch in…

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Life

Can residents help themselves to the dates on Qatar’s trees?

Yes, they can – but there are some caveats, a representative from the Ministry of Municipality and Environment told Doha News.

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Qatar date festival a big draw at Souq Waqif

The two-week long event, organized by the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME), kicked off over the weekend.

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This year’s first harvest of Qatari dates now on sale

Speaking to Doha News yesterday, one vendor said Ikhlas is the top-selling date so far, followed by Shishi, which people prefer to eat when the fruit is half-ripe – both yellow and brown.

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PHOTOS: Residents invited to taste rare dates during Qatar festival

All of the dates on display are produced in farms around the country, but most are not yet commercially available. "This is the time" for people to try them, a Ministry of Environment official told Doha News.

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