Al-Ghadiya family teaches children date harvesting skills in Buraidah for third year

The date palm is a central part of Al-Qassim’s identity and agricultural heritage, with dates deeply woven into the lives of its people across generations. More than just a crop, dates have become a cultural legacy passed down through families, who are keen to instill its values and skills in their children.

Reflecting this commitment to agricultural heritage and fostering a strong work ethic among the younger generation, the Al-Ghadiya family has, for the third consecutive season, organized an initiative to teach children the skills of date palm harvesting, sorting, and packaging. The event took place on Thursday at the farm of Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al-Ghadiya in the Al-Naqeeb district of Buraidah, attended by date enthusiasts and media representatives.

The initiative saw children actively participate in all stages of handling the date harvest, from picking the fruit to sorting and classifying it, and finally to packing and canning. The experience aims to introduce the new generation to the agricultural practices for which the region is known, and to strengthen their connection to the date palm and its historical, economic, and social significance.

Now in its third year, the initiative underscores the Al-Ghadiya family’s dedication to passing on agricultural expertise and traditions to younger generations, encouraging children to engage in productive work from an early age, and preserving the skills associated with date palms as a vital part of the community’s memory and agricultural identity.

Buraidah holds a prominent place in the world of dates, its name long associated with date palms and bustling date markets. The city’s dates and related products are now found in markets and destinations around the globe, carrying with them a rich agricultural legacy that is renewed year after year and handed down from Buraidah’s farms to international horizons.