When is Passover 2024? Here's what to know about the Jewish holiday

The Jewish holiday of Passover is celebrated by millions worldwide. It's a day steeped in antiquity and marked by remembrance and tradition for Jewish individuals and communities.

For eight consecutive days, Jews participate in what's known as Pesach, or "Passover" in Hebrew, where a cumulative experience of religious history, education and festivities come together to commemorate the biblical account of Exodus in the Hebrew Bible.

Observance of Passover typically coincides with Easter, although dates vary each year depending on the lunar cycle. This is due to the fact that Passover always begins on the night of a full moon in accordance with the Jewish calendar.

Here's what to know about the holiday.

When is Passover 2024?

Passover will begin in the evening of Monday, April 22.

When does Passover end?

Passover will last through Tuesday, April 30, just after sundown.

How long does Passover last?

Passover lasts seven or eight days each year.

What is Passover?

Within Judaism, Passover symbolizes the ancient Israelites' freedom from slavery in Egypt and underscores God's faithfulness, as detailed in the Torah's biblical narrative. The term "Passover" originates from the Exodus account, signifying the Jewish people being spared from the devastating plagues brought about by God.

In the Jewish calendar, Passover begins on the 15th day of the month of Nisan, which typically falls between March and April. Although it typically lasts eight days, Jews in Israel generally observe only seven days. According to Jewish customs, work is usually prohibited on the first and last days of the holiday.

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