DATE FACTS
What fruit is the main ingredient in this recipe?
Dates
What are the edible seeds inside a pomegranate called?
Arils
What creamy ingredient goes inside the dates?
Cream cheese or goat cheese
During what month or holiday are dates traditionally used to break the fast for many Muslims?
Ramadan
What kind of tree do dates grow on?
Date palm
Where did pomegranates originate?
Iran and northern India
What crunchy ingredient goes on top?
Pistachios
What drink are dates often served with in Middle Eastern cultures?
Arabic coffee
Name one country where dates are grown today.
Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Algeria, or the United States
Name one holiday when pomegranates are traditionally eaten.
Rosh Hashanah
Do we need an oven to make this recipe?
No!
What do dates often symbolize when offered to guests?
Hospitality and generosity