Passover: The Day of Sacrifice
In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. Passover, known in Hebrew as Pesach, is one of the most significant Jewish holidays, commemorating the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt as described in the biblical Book of Exodus. Passover , known in Hebrew as Pesach, is one of the most significant Jewish holidays, commemorating the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt as described in the biblical Book of Exodus. It is celebrated annually by Jewish people around the world. Passover is typically observed for eight days, although in Israel and among some Reform Jewish communities, it is observed for seven days. The holiday begins on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Nisan, which usually falls in March or April in the Gregorian calendar. Passover begins with a special meal called the Seder, which takes place on the first two nights of the holiday. Discover more scientific Islam Education During the Seder, families and communit...