Taif, February 11, 2024, SPA
Taif, February 11, 2024, SPA -- The peaks of Al-Hada and Al-Shafa mountains, along with the farms in Wadi Muharram, and the surrounding areas and valleys of Taif Governorate have long been the main sources of fruit for Makkah and its vicinity. They are also the home of the famous Taif roses whose oil is important for the cosmetic industry, mainly perfumery, and has global appeal. Taif's ideal soil and moderate climate have made it the perfect home for the eponymous rose bushes. Generation after generation diligently tended to the roses, harvesting, and distilling them to extract their oil and water. Taif rose oil has traditionally been used for washing the holy Kaaba annually. Taif's roses have a profound cultural significance. They have become a cherished symbol of refinement that inspires emotions and narratives, particularly poetry, and reflect a timeless bond between the people and the land of Taif. The Taif roses, once scarce on the highest mountain peaks, have now beco...