Dumat Al-Jandal:The hawta, a small garden of date palms and fruit trees located next to homes, is a prominent agricultural and social feature of Dumat Al-Jandal Governorate in the Al-Jouf Region. This tradition reflects the enduring connection between residents and their land over generations.

According to Saudi Press Agency, local date palm expert Sulaiman Al-Zari explained that the term "hawta" refers to a medium-sized farm plot, traditionally serving one or several neighboring households by providing dates and shade. These gardens are still maintained by families today and now include figs, grapes, and other fruit trees. The gardens have flourished due to the governorate's abundant fresh water and fertile soil.

Apart from their agricultural significance, the hawta serves as a venue for daily and weekly family gatherings. Here, relatives enjoy locally grown dates and coffee among the palms, embodying Saudi hospitality and the community's cultural heritage.

Agricultural events in the Al-Jouf Region, such as the Dumat Al-Jandal Date Festival, have increased interest in the crop. The festival showcases the governorate's date varieties and their use in products like pressed dates, sweets, and date molasses. Additionally, palm fronds and fibers from these gardens are utilized in creating handicrafts.