What is the “date cook” season in Saudi Arabia and what is it special about?

Written By ندى ماهر عبدربه on 2024/07/01

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.

<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Arabia Weather - The date cooking season began in Saudi Arabia and the Arab Gulf countries on <strong>July 28</strong> , and continues for <strong>13 days</strong> .</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> During this season, dates ripen in the Arabian Peninsula, and from here came its name, as a result of the intense heat during this period, which farmers call “Tabbakh Al-Lun” or “Tabakh Al-Rutab.”</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The timing of the Tabakh date season varies from one region to another. It begins early in the south, while it is delayed in the northern regions. This season is characterized by an abundance of clouds coming from the east under the influence of the Indian monsoon depression, called “stick clouds” (the color of dates), and temperatures also rise to their highest levels during this period.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> You may also be interested in:</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%84%D8%A9/%D8%A7%D9%84%D... Arabia weather</a> </p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/uploads-2020/%D9%85%D8%A7%20%D9%87%D9%88%20%D9%85%D9%88%D8%B3%D9%85%20%D8%B7%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%AE%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%85%D8%B1%20%D9%81%D9%8A%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9%20%D9%88%D8%A8%D9%85%D8%A7%20%D9%8A%D8%AA%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%B2%D8%9F.jpg" style="width: 400px; height: 600px;" /></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The date cooking season varies from one region to another, as it begins early in the south, while in the north it begins late. When the manzalat al-dharah appears on July 29, which is called al-Marzam, and lasts for 13 days, it is the peak of the date cook season. Experts explained that the season continues until mid-August. During this period, there are many clouds coming from the east under the influence of the Indian seasonal depression, and they are called “date-coloured clouds”, and temperatures rise to their highest levels.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> See also:</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%88%... Arabia | Learn about King Salman International Airport...the largest airport in the world</a></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%85-... new Hijri year... Find out when the Muharram crescent will be sighted</a></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><hr /><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Sources:</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Websites</p>

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.


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