A donation of 50 tonnes of date fruits by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been made to the Government of Ghana to reinforce friendship and collaboration between the two countries.
The guardian of the two holy mosques of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, King Salma Bin-Abdul-Aziz Al Saud, made the donation through the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia.
Over the past few years, Ghana has benefited from the symbolic gift, making this the 10th time the country has received one by royal decree.
Date fruit is a traditional and ancient Muslim and Arabic fruit that is valued for its health benefits.
It has its origins in the religious teachings of the Prophet Mohammed and is traditionally recognised as a usual food item during Ramadan.
Members of the Islamic religion regard it as one of the fruits of paradise, denoting life and expansion.
Dates are a traditional and ancient fruit of Muslim and Arabic heritage that is highly regarded to promoting good health.
During Ramadan, dates are consumed by Muslims as a symbol of the expansion of life.
This belief is based on the religious teachings of the Prophet Mohammed.
Source: The Independent Ghana