Rajasthan: Demand for dates on rise in Ajmer during Ramzan

April 5, 2024

Ajmer: The demands for dates in Ajmer have risen considerably over the holy month of Ramzan, the 9th month in the Islamic lunar calendar, wherein Muslims observe fasting, worship, service, communal gathering, and spiritual development.

More than a dozen varieties of dates have reached the markets in Ajmer since it is considered auspicious to break fast with dates during Ramzan.

Speaking about the same, Suresh Kumar Lakhwani, owner of Mahalaxmi Petha Bhandar in Ajmer, said, “Breaking the fast with dates in Ramzan is considered auspicious. For this, more than a dozen varieties of dates have reached the market for sale. Along with the country’s, many foreign dates are also available. This time, fresh dates are being liked the most. After this, Armani Dates are at a second place which have been specially procured from outside.”

According to Islamic beliefs, breaking the fast by eating dates is considered Sunnah.

It is said that Prophet Hazrat Mohammad was very fond of dates himself and he also used to break his fast by eating dates.

In Islam, following the path of Prophet Hazrat Mohammad has been called Sunnah. That is why Muslims break their fast by eating dates.