Passover (פסח)

Passover (פסח), also known as the Festival of Unleavened Bread, is one of the Three Pilgrim Festivals, which commemorates the Exodus of Jews from slavery in ancient Egypt. It is one of the oldest and most important Jewish festivals. It lasts eight days (seven in Israel) and is characterized by unique eating habits and customs. These include a prohibition of fermented food and beverages (bread, beer, whiskey) and consumption of unleavened bread (matzos). There are two special evenings (one in Israel) held during the first two days of Passover. They are called a seders and include eating of symbolic food and telling the story of Passover. This festival falls on the month of Nissan and may occur from March to April in the Gregorian calendar.