The favorites of the arab community

The Arab community is growing in Canada and the vast majority lives either in Quebec or Ontario. This community refers to populations speaking the Arabic language and/or of Arabic culture, in parts of North Africa and Asia. The Arab community includes the majority of the inhabitants of the Arabian Peninsula, the Mashreq and the Maghreb who speak variants of Arabic. The major celebrations of this community are Ramadan and Eid el-Fitr.

The Cherimoya

January 15, 2021

The cherimoya is a fruit native to Central America. Its name means '’cold seeds’' because it can grow at high altitudes. The cherimoya is a shrub of 2 to 7 meters and Spain is the largest producer of this fruit. It is also where the fruit is most widely consumed.

The Pomegranate

December 7, 2020

The pomegranate is the fruit of the pomegranate tree, native to Asia. The pomegranate has been cultivated for several centuries. There are 1200 varieties of pomegranates cultivated either for their flowers or their fruits. However, the most popular varieties are the Wonderful in Israel, the Mollar and Tendrar in Spain, and the Hicaz in Turkey.

The Fig

December 7, 2020

The fig is a fruit that has been cultivated for thousands of years, originating from the Mediterranean basin. The fig is the fruit of the fig tree. However, it is considered as a false fruit because its bulb closes thousands of tiny flowers that must be fertilized. There are several varieties such as black, yellow and brown figs.

The Cactus pear

December 7, 2020

The cactus pear is a berry that grows on the prickly pear tree and is native to Mexico. It is customary in some countries to have the pear peeled by the seller when buying because of its thorns. Its color and taste varies according to the variety (red, white and yellow).

The Jujube

December 7, 2020

The jujube (also known as red date or Chinese date), is a fruit native to Central Asia. It has been cultivated in China for more than 4000 years. This small fruit grows on the jujube tree and is about 15 to 30 mm long. The jujube tree is very hardy, this tree which can grow up to 12 meters long can survive temperatures down to -15°C. When the jujube is ripe, it withers and its taste is similar to that of dates.

Eid el-fitr｜April 9 to 10, 2024

Eid celebrates the end of the fast in the month of Ramadan. The day begins with a sweet breakfast. Besides the mint tea that accompanies all meals, dates, salads, carrots, zucchini, etc. are commonly eaten during this celebration.

Ramadan｜March 10 to April 9, 2024

For 30 days, the Muslim community celebrates the revelation of the Koran to the Prophet Muhammad. Every day there is a fast from sunrise until sunset. After a day without eating, many will eat fruits such as dates, figs, apricots or plums, vegetables such as broad beans, zucchini and okra.

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