One of the most infamous case chronicled in the history is “attempted lynching” of Prophet Muhammed (Peace be upon him) in Taif, the city which now produces rose oil used to wash the walls of Holy Kaaba.
RIYADH: Saudi agriculture officials on Monday launched a UN mentoring program for farmers in Taif aimed at encouraging sustainable development. Initiated by the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce, and presented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN, the scheme aims to help introduce more efficient farming
JEDDAH: The 17th Taif Rose Festival is underway, with visitors flocking to the fragrant rose farms that are exclusive to the mountainous Al-Shafa and Al-Hada regions. The festival attracts visitors every spring from around the country to experience the process of turning the roses into the world’s most expensive fragrant oils. It coincides with the start of the rose-picking
Saudi Arabia s City of Roses: Inside the Bin Salman Farm in Taif – in pictures
Guests can watch as farmers extract rose water and oil from the Taif rose at this family-run farm
Salman, a member of the Bin Salman family, picks Taif roses ahead of the distillation process at the family s farm in the Saudi city of Taif. AFP
The family farm is open to visitors and offers a complete rural experience including the viewing of the time-honoured tradition of extracting rose water and oil from the Taif rose. AFP
The Taif rose is a prized component in the cosmetic, culinary and other industries, becoming synonymous with the city itself. AFP