Sharjah 24: For the second year running, Al Hamriyah Municipality carried out its yearly community initiative, distributing dates harvested from local palm trees to residents, specifically targeting elderly citizens. This initiative marks the start of summer by promoting community welfare and enriching the lives of locals, underscoring the municipality's commitment to social responsibility.
The event coincided with the beginning of the abundant date season, which brings joy and anticipation among the country's citizens and farmers. It signifies the start of summer and is steeped in stories and memories, especially in the minds of elderly citizens. Mubarak Rashid Al Shamsi, Director of Al Hamriyah Municipality, highlighted that the annual initiative resonates widely among the community and residents of Al Hamriyah, reflecting its heritage and popular traditions passed down through generations of Emirati society. People traditionally welcome the summer season with happiness, embracing its promises and symbols.
Al Shamsi emphasised that this season symbolises collective work and generosity for all, with Al Hamriyah Municipality continuing its responsibility through various departments and sections, launching community initiatives that strengthen bonds of collaboration with the people of Al Hamriyah in a familial atmosphere characterised by affection, compassion, and effective communication in serving the community.
He added that this fruitful date season is the result of comprehensive care provided by Al Hamriyah Municipality for the maintenance and preservation of palm trees and all green spaces in Al Hamriyah, including ornamental plantations, central island plantings, contributing to the success of agricultural plans and producing abundant quantities during the date and palm season. Dates are among the most significant agricultural products, essential in every Emirati household due to their high nutritional benefits and long-term storage capability, dried and stored for year-round consumption according to traditional methods followed by families.
Al Shamsi further highlighted that the municipality's initiative underscores the significant cultural, heritage, and economic role of dates in society, particularly their high contributions to food security. Dates, especially those grown in the Al Hamriyah region, remain immensely popular and are a staple in Emirati households, symbolising authentic Arab hospitality.
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