A Palestinian farmer harvests dates from a date palm tree during the harvest season in the city of Dir Al Balah in central Gaza Strip, on Sept. 23, 2021. (Xinhua/Rizek Abdeljawad)
GAZA, Sept. 23 (Xinhua) -- The harvest season of dates has arrived in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza strip.
Known as "bread of the desert," dates have been recognized as an energizing staple food for the people living in desert areas. The dates, which are rich in vitamins, minerals, natural sugars, proteins and other nutrients, are easily stored and carried along on long journeys.
A Palestinian farmer harvests dates from a date palm tree in the city of Dir Al Balah in central Gaza Strip, on Sept. 23, 2021. (Xinhua/Rizek Abdeljawad)
A Palestinian farmer harvests dates from a date palm tree in the city of Dir Al Balah in central Gaza Strip, on Sept. 23, 2021. (Xinhua/Rizek Abdeljawad)
Palestinian farmers carry freshly harvested dates in the city of Dir Al Balah in central Gaza Strip, on Sept. 23, 2021. (Xinhua/Rizek Abdeljawad)
A Palestinian farmer displays freshly harvested dates in the city of Dir Al Balah in central Gaza Strip, on Sept. 23, 2021. (Xinhua/Rizek Abdeljawad)
Palestinian farmers load fresh dates onto a truck in the city of Dir Al Balah in central Gaza Strip, on Sept. 23, 2021. (Xinhua/Rizek Abdeljawad)■
