DATES are the most significant fruit during Ramadan and Muslims are encouraged to consume at least three dates when they break fast. The nutrients in the sweet fruit help satiate hunger pangs and provide the stomach temporary relief after many hours of fasting.
There are hundreds of varieties of dates grown around the world but most are from the Middle East. With the fasting month starting tomorrow, dates are in abundance everywhere you turn, especially at the busy Jalan Masjid India. Some of the best places to shop for dates are at Mydin Mohamed Holdings Bhd and Wisma Haniffa along the same road. Other places to go in search of dates are Kampung Baru in Kuala Lumpur and Kompleks PKNS in Shah Alam.