As winter dawns, October marks the start of the dates harvesting season, which represents more than just the favourite fruit for owners of date palm trees. Planting and harvesting dates are the population’s main income source in the rural area. From an early age, boys learn to climb palm trees and collect dates which will soon fill the Egyptian market. For almost six months, palm trees are well maintained, using natural fertilisers. The Tale’ Al-Nakhil (palm climber) is the person’s nickname- in charge of climbing the palm trees to collect dates and cut palm leaves.

Source: Daily News Egypt October 29, 2018 13:07 UTC