Sidr tree

The Sidr tree (Ziziphus spina-christi) is a perennial plant belonging to the Rhamnaceae family, commonly known as the “Christ’s Thorn Jujube” or “Lote Tree.” It is a native desert plant that thrives in arid and semi-arid environments, known for its resilience to harsh climatic conditions.

The story:

Once upon a time, in the heart of the Saudi desert, there was a plant called “Sidr” that lived alone among the sands, towering and resilient despite the harshness of nature around it. Sidr saw birds flying freely above it, and heard the winds dancing over its branches, wishing it could fly away, like it. One clear night, when the sky was shining with stars like scattered jewels, a gentle wind blew and passed by Sidr. The wind whispered tenderly and said: “I see in you a desire to fly, don’t I?” Sidr sighed and said: “Yes, I have always dreamed of that, but I am a root in the ground that cannot move.” The wind smiled and whispered: “Don’t give up. Dreams sometimes find their way to reality in ways we do not expect.” After a while, a strong storm blew and flooded the place, carrying the small Sidr seeds with it to a new horizon. The seeds flew through the wind and settled in places far from Sidr’s motherland, where new Sidr trees grew. And so, the Sidr achieved its dream; its spirit spread across the vast desert thanks to the storm. Since then, the Sidr has become a symbol of hope and determination in that desert. Every plant around it learned that dreams may seem difficult, but they are not impossible, as long as we believe in their ability to become reality in unexpected ways.