October in the Yemeni mountains is the local season known as ṣurāb, an ancient Yemeni term for the autumn harvest of sorghum (dhura). In the past sorghum was a major staple in all parts of Yemen, providing grain for bread and the porridge known as ‘aṣīd, as well as leaves and stalks for animal fodder.
The photographs above were provided to me by Dr. Mohamed Jarhoom.
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