Ajwa

Ajwa dates in Pakistan are very famous due to their religious significance, distinct taste, and health benefits. The origin of the ajwa dates is Madinah in Saudi Arabia. It is also known as the Holy Date due to its major use in Islamic traditions. The taste and the texture of ajwa dates are soft, dry, and chewy with a slightly caramel-like flavor. It’s less sticky than regular dates.

In Pakistan, ajwa khajoor is mostly used during the Hajj and Ramadan. During the Hajj season, most haji’s preferred to bring ajwa khajoor as a gift to their friends and family. In Ramadan, people mostly preferred to use ajwa dates as a fasting opener due to their religious significance.

Price Range

Ajwa price depends on the quality and size. If the size of the Ajwa is medium, then the cost will be between 4000 PKR and 4300 PKR per kg, and if the size is large, then the cost will be between 4500 PKR and 5500 PKR per kg. Ajwa price may vary city-wise also. Such as the price of ajwa in Karachi may be a little bit different compared to the price of ajwa in Lahore or Islamabad. Karachi has a port, so you may find ajwa a little bit cheaper in Karachi as compared to Multan, Lahore, Islamabad, or Rawalpindi.

Benefits

Ajwa khajoor benefits are countless; it contains fiber, natural sugar, and essential minerals like potassium, magnesium, and iron.
Ajwa is best for aiding digestion. It acts as an energy booster and is also best for heart health.

Hadith

Hadith of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) about ajwa khajoor

Whoever eats seven Ajwa dates in the morning, neither magic nor poison will harm him that day. (Sahih al-Bukhari)