Combine dry ingredients. In a separate bowl beat eggs, add oil, honey and pumpkin. Combine the mixtures, then add the orange rind, raisins and dates. Stir till all dry ingredients are moistened. Fill oiled muffin tins two third full. Bake at 190ºC . for 30 minutes for large muffins or 20 minutes for mini-muffins. Allow to cool 5 minutes before removing from the pan. (Yield-24 large or 48 mini-muffins)