Pakistan
Madinah-Dates: PIA offers exciting deal
In yet another startling bargain, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announced a special package for citizens and importers to get Madinah-Dates here in Pakistan at cheap tariffs.
Through its Twitter account, PIA has announced that orders of dates can be booked by calling the PIA Madinah Cargo Office.
However, Pakistanis living in Saudi Arabia can also take advantage of this offer of sending dates to their homes and loved ones.
In Pakistan, when a person returns from Hajj, Umrah or work, carrying Saudi Arabian dates as a gift for loved ones and relatives is a must item to do.
Whereas Saudi Arabia is unique in the world when it comes to dates production.
It may be recalled that Saudi Arabia has suspended inbound flights amid the Coronavirus epidemic, due to which flights from Pakistan have also been suspended.
Tourists, as well as Umrah Pilgrims, are barred to travel Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, flights from Saudi Arabia continue to return, whereas there are no restrictions on cargo service.
BENEFITS OF EATING DATES
The date is given the status of a superfood, the use of which has innumerable health benefits.
According to medical experts, dates are equally suitable food for all young and old. Dates are harvested in many countries of the world including Pakistan. There are more than one hundred varieties of dates in Saudi Arabia. The total number of varieties of dates grown in many countries of the world is said to be more than 3000.
In this regard, nutritionists consider the Date to be an important and natural source of strength and immediate energy, which has health benefits.
While science has proven the benefits of eating dates, the benefits of using them are also found in Islamic teachings.
Dates are also used in Sehri and Iftari.
The use of dates is also proven by the Sunnah. That is why dates are used in large numbers in Muslim countries and as the month of Ramadan approaches its use and demand increases.
If dates are used in the morning, it makes a person feel refreshed and energetic throughout the day. Eating dates as it is a sweet food makes the mood pleasant and better.
Nutritionists consider dates to be an essential component of the human brain. The use of dates promotes the development of the human brain. At least two dates must be consumed daily.
Breaking the fast with dates in Iftar disappears fatigue and immensity immediately and freshness returns.
According to medical experts, dates are an important source of potassium and magnesium, it is beneficial for patients with high blood pressure, the use of dates reduces high blood pressure and blood pressure remains balanced.
Dates can also be used by people who want to lose weight.
During Ramadan, those who want to lose weight can use dates without hesitation as it is the best option to restore energy by taking in a small volume.
People who exercise before Iftar or Sahar must use dates.
Dates are an excellent source of iron. Iron ensures the supply of oxygen throughout the body.
The use of dates also helps in the growth of red blood cells.