The date season has officially begun in Saudi Arabia, and markets across the country are now filled with the first batch of dates from Madinah. Known for producing some of the tastiest and highest-quality dates in the world.
Harvesting starts every year in June and continues until the end of November. This gives date fans several months to enjoy fresh dates and date-based products.
Madinah alone grows 58 different kinds of dates , making it a key player in the Kingdom’s rich date tradition. In fact, Saudi Arabia as a whole is home to more than 404 varieties of dates that’s a lot of flavor choices!
A Big Date-Producing Nation
Did you know? Saudi Arabia has around 37.1 million date palm trees. These trees help produce over 1.9 million tons of dates each year. Enough to share with people all over the world.
Top Date-Producing Regions
Here are the top regions in Saudi Arabia when it comes to dates production:
- Qassim Region : 578,000 tons
- Riyadh Region : Over 453,000 tons
- Madinah Region : More than 343,000 tons
- Eastern Region : Over 258,700 tons
These numbers show how important date farming is across the country, not just for local enjoyment but also for export and the economy.
So whether you love Sukkari ,Ajwa, or Mabroom dates, there’s plenty to look forward to this season! 🌴