Ramadan - Medjoul dates from Palestine - Zaytoun

This Ramadan we invite you to break your fast with Medjoul dates from Palestine, to show solidarity with Palestinian farming communities.

Our Medjoul dates are ethically sourced from Palestinian-owned farms in Jericho. They boast a luxurious, succulent texture and a caramel flavour which makes them ideal for breaking your fast.

Fair trade provides a vital source of income for Palestinian growers in the Jordan Valley. For these growers, finding a market for their produce supports them to retain their lands. Their livelihood and land are under daily threat from a military occupation and expanding illegal settlements.

“Thank goodness we can still export…”

Latest update from the West Bank September 2025

This year, the backdrop to the harvest is particularly difficult. Families near Ein al-Auja are regularly harassed and have their sheep and goats taken from them in raids involving settlers, police and soldiers. One of our suppliers is based near these communities and tells us how earlier this summer, Bedouin families who had lived there for decades were forced to dismantle their own homes and leave under threat from new settler outposts.

On top of this, harvest time brings in seasonal workers from across the West Bank, as the Medjoul sector has become a backbone of the Palestinian economy and a vital source of employment. But travel for these workers is often hampered by checkpoints, closures and permit restrictions, making daily journeys unpredictable and exhausting at the very moment when every pair of hands is needed in the groves.

With the local economy collapsing, export is, more than ever, a vital lifeline.

Read the full post from Palestine here.

Agriculture is the best way for us to keep this land, to preserve it, and to preserve its identity
Momen Sinokrot, Pal Gardens

WHY CHOOSE ZAYTOUN MEDJOUL DATES?

Zaytoun was founded in 2004 to support the resilience of Palestinian producing communities through fair trade. We reinvest 100% of our profits into furthering that mission.

For over 20 years we have been working closely with Palestinian growers and supply chains with whom we have now established strong long-term relationships. You may come across cheaper Medjoul date brands, but these often originate from illegal settlements that benefit from subsidies and economies of scale. Our commitment is to Palestinian growers who receive no such support and must contend with costly restricitons on movement, water and other essential resources. For details you can share, download our Supporting Livelihoods leaflet here.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Here you can find everything you need to know about choosing, storing and enjoying Medjoul dates at their best.

5 WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT PALESTINIAN FARMERS

Choose Palestinian Medjoul dates to support farming communities to make a sustainable livelihood while living under occupation. They now also face unprecedented challenges posed by climate change and the high cost of production.
Experience the great taste of Palestine. Create your sumptuous Iftar feasts using our award-winning olive oil, Great Taste Award-winning maftoul and green wheat freekeh. Head over to our recipe page for inspiration. We also offer beautiful soaps from Nablus, and Bath Salts from the only Palestinian producer on the Dead Sea.
Involve your local community and ask your local shops to stock Palestinian Medjoul dates this Ramadan.
Check out our suggested ways you can support Palestinians.
Share our campaign messages on social media and tag us using the hashtags #HalalAndTayyib and #BuyPalestinian