Much to know about dates (1) Dates fruit are associated with fasting & the month of Ramadan. The nutritious fruits are not only the start of iftar meals but also a part of many desserts prepared during the holy month. Dates are an indispensable part of Ramadan food. Dates are the fruit of the date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) tree, which is most widely cultivated in the Middle East, North Africa, Central Africa, Southern Asia, and Southeast Asia. 2. Historians believe that dates are one of the ancient fruits and their cultivation...