Holidays in Israel are subject to the lunar calendar, so from year to year they are not celebrated on the same dates. But nevertheless, Shabbat (every Saturday) is considered an invariable holiday, when it is impossible to work.
Holidays and festivals in Israel
- Tubi Shvat (February): on this day, Jews plant trees (for this purpose, they go to nature with the whole family), and during a meal (many fruits are put on the table - 15-50 species, which are usually eaten in a certain order) they read psalms.
- Independence Day (May 14): On this day, people, dressed in smart clothes, have fun at festivities - in addition to the air parades, all worthy people are awarded state awards in the field of scientific research, literature and the arts.
- Tu Be-Av (August): on the day of love, lovers congratulate and present each other with romantic gifts, and some make marriage proposals.
- Passover: Easter is celebrated in the spring, and on a holiday it is customary to pray and devote time to family and loved ones. And some go for a picnic in some picturesque corner of the country. Matzo, eggs, fried lamb shank, green leaves are always present on the festive table. In addition, festive ceremonies are held in honor of the holiday.
- Festival "Jazz on the Red Sea" in Eilat (August): when you come here during the festival, you will be able to enjoy your favorite music (a diverse range of musical styles is presented - from classical jazz to avant-garde, jazz-rock and ethnic jazz), see jazz performers, visit various events dedicated to this event. As a rule, festival concerts are held in the open air on the southern coast of the resort. It is worth noting that during the festival, everyone, not only musicians, can attend “master classes” that allow them to look into the “creative laboratories” of famous music masters.
Event tourism in Israel
Fans of event tours in travel agencies are invited to visit Israel during the Summer Festival, the Rock Festival, the Festival of Water Sports, accompanied by night carnivals, the International Harper Competition, the International Film Festival in Jerusalem, etc.
In Israel, in particular, in Haifa, it is worth coming in December, when the Hag Ha-Hagim (Feast of Holidays) is celebrated here. During this period, you can meet here with musicians, painters, photographers, writers and actors. You should definitely check out “Wadi Nisnas”: installations, exhibitions, performances of circus performers and magicians are organized in this Arab-Jewish quarter.
In Israel, many holidays and dates are associated with certain customs that are of interest to all those who regularly visit or are just going to visit this country.
