Dates (tamr)
The palm groves of the Nile's northern reach yield barakawi and gondaila dates — sweetness, currency and blessing in one fruit.
History and culture
A Northern family's palms are inheritance and pride; dates break the fast, sweeten madeeda and travel south by the lorry-load each harvest.
Culinary uses
Iftar, madeedat tamur, sharbot syrups, travel food.