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Omani students reconnect with date palm heritage in Mudhaibi

Saturday, 2 August 2025 21:56

Ibra – A student-led initiative aimed at raising awareness about the cultural and economic importance of the date palm tree was held on Friday in Samad al Shan, in the wilayat of Mudhaibi, North Sharqiyah. Titled ‘The Palm Tree: A Heritage Throughout History’, the event brought together more than 50 male and female students from […]

Ibra – A student-led initiative aimed at raising awareness about the cultural and economic importance of the date palm tree was held on Friday in Samad al Shan, in the wilayat of Mudhaibi, North Sharqiyah.

Titled ‘The Palm Tree: A Heritage Throughout History’, the event brought together more than 50 male and female students from a summer programme in Al Suwairij village.

Organised by the Citizenship Department of the Ministry of Education, the initiative highlighted the central role of the date palm in Omani society and its significance as a source of livelihood.

Subha bint Sulaiman al Hemaili, Senior Educational Researcher at the ministry’s Citizenship Department, said the event was designed to instil values of citizenship and preserve the authentic Omani tradition associated with palm cultivation and use.

“The initiative stems from the importance of the date palm tree in Omani society and aims to preserve its history. It educates students about its significance, components, and economic value, and encourages preservation of the professions linked to it,” Subha said.

Participants were introduced to the various parts of the palm tree, its different types and varieties, and the traditional industries that depend on it. The programme also explored the tree’s connection to Oman’s heritage and identity.

The students learned about ancient irrigation system – the aflaj – methods of water distribution among farmers, and the sale of water shares. Traditional methods of determining irrigation times, including the use of stars – locally referred to as sawar -were also explained.

The event concluded with a session on the seasonal period known as Al Qaidh (summer), during which community activities such as Tanaa al Nakheel, Jadad al Nakheel, and Al Tabsil are observed. These practices remain closely linked with the annual date harvest and continue to be an integral part of rural life in Oman.

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