Bedouins living in the desert are very particular to include camel milk in their Iftar meal. Consuming camel milk is part of a tradition they inherited from their ancestors. Camel milk is a staple food of desert nomad tribes and is richer in fat and protein than cow's milk. Husein Al-Dhibyan said a Bedouin is attached to camels because of their innumerable advantages and benefits. The Bedouins in the desert mainly drink camel milk throughout the year and their consumption tremendously increases during Ramadan. Camel milk is usually served with dates and Arabic coffee. Saadan Al-Dhibyan said camel milk is a must for the Iftar. He said Bedouins in the desert drink camel milk in Ramadan and eat just two or three dates and this will satisfy them to the extent that they do not take anything for Suhoor. He said the Bedouins are generous to their guests in parties by serving them camel milk. Husein Jaber Sa'dan said some of the Bedouins were forced to move to towns. Despite this they strictly abide by their deep-rooted traditions. Hence many of them drink camel milk in Iftar. He pointed out that this has become a de facto tradition in Najran. Medical sources confirm that camel milk is useful for building body's cells as it contains high calories providing energy. – Okaz __
