08/25/2026
THE ARABS IN SICILY
ZIBIBBO
The Arabs arrived in Sicily in approximately 827, landing on the Southwestern coast, they brought a vine called Zibibbo. The Arabs were not drinkers, by any means, seeing as their Islamic religion prohibited them from consuming w**e or other alcohol. However, they did much to the benefit of Sicily, bringing many goods and other riches.... more
http://www.siciliana.it/Sicilyw**e/History&Tradition2.htm #10