Eating dates at the time of breaking the fast is a Sunnah during the month of Ramadan. Therefore, it is not only a blessed fruit but also a delicious and highly energetic one.
Fasting during Ramadan can cause a decrease in the energy level of the body of the person who observes it, which can be replenished by consuming dates. Medical experts also consider the use of dates as beneficial.
Dates are a sweet, tasty, easily digestible and energy-rich fruit. They contain a considerable amount of calories, as well as magnesium which helps lower blood pressure, keep the nerves, arteries and veins calm, strengthen bones, protect against colon cancer and, when combined with copper, control hypertension and heart rate.
Medical experts highly recommend the use of dates not only during the breaking of the fast but also during the pre-dawn meal as it helps fasting people to stay energized throughout the day.
There are several popular varieties of dates, including Ajwa, Barhi, Khulas, Khudri, Majdoolah, Naboot Saif, Sagai and Sukkari.
