Palestine’s olives: A visual guide to the annual harvest and traditions
Summary
Olive harvest season is currently happening in the occupied West Bank, and it plays an important role in Palestinian culture and economy. Olives are used mainly to produce oil, which is an essential part of Palestinian cuisine, and cultivating olives has been a tradition for thousands of years.Key Facts
- The olive harvest season starts in October and continues through November.
- Olive oil production uses about 90% of the harvested olives.
- More than 100,000 families depend on the olive harvest for income.
- The first rains in September help prepare the land for harvesting.
- Olive trees cover almost half of all cultivated land in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip.
- The olive harvest event is called "mawsim al-zaytoun" in Arabic.
- Nablus, a city in Palestine, is famous for making soap with olive oil.
- Olive wood is used to make handcrafted items from parts of the tree that are not needed for oil.
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