Onaizah Date Festival welcomes second harvest with thousands of crates
Onaizah International Date Market sees a surge in crates as the second harvest begins, with higher quality and a wider variety of dates on offer.
The Onaizah International Date Market is experiencing a surge in activity as the second harvest begins, bringing thousands of crates of dates to the market each day. The annual event, known as Naqwa Onaizah, has entered its second phase, with local farms delivering a wider variety of high-quality dates to the market grounds. Abdulwahab Al-Qahtani, the CEO of the festival, described the second harvest as the "golden phase" of the season, with increased quantities and improved quality boosting trade and providing shoppers with more options.
Sukkari dates make up more than 80% of the current supply, as they are highly popular in the Qassim region due to their superior quality, unique flavor, and ease of storage. These dates are categorized into three grades, with Royal Sukkari being the top grade, followed by Medium Sukkari and Galaxy, along with over 20 other varieties such as Barhi, Khalas, Wanana, Rothana, Shaqra, and Umm Khashab.
The daily influx of dates underscores the agricultural importance of the Qassim region, which boasts around 12 million palm trees, making it one of the Kingdom's leading date-producing areas. The ongoing harvest season also fuels buying and selling activity, promoting local production in specialized markets and festivals.
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