Jerusalem is not deprived of sports-related holidays. For example, the city hosts a marathon at the beginning of March, and both locals and travelers are welcome to participate in the event. Moreover, it is a fabulous opportunity to get acquainted with major landmarks of the city – the marathon’s route is made in a way that covers many important sights in the capital. Local people enjoy celebrating Jerusalem Day that marks the victory of the Israeli in the Six-Day War. During the holiday, Ammunition Hill hosts a military parade, and Mount Herzl becomes the venue for a memorial ceremony for the Israeli people who died during the Six-Day War. Later, processions, rallies, and prayers happen in different parts of the city. It should be mentioned that the date of the celebration is not fixed and can be changed depending on the lunar calendar (the holiday’s day falls to 28th of Iyar).
Ein Yael Museum of Ancient Crafts becomes a venue for the celebration of the Harvest Festival at the end of May. The event starts with a colorful parade of people dressed in historical costumes. This is the time for interesting master-classes about baking bread, woodcarving, and sewing clothes. These activities excite numerous tourists no less than watching the parade. Winter Noize Festival is one more interesting event for vacationers. It usually starts at the beginning of February. Theatrical, circus, music, and dancing performances attract both locals and guests of the capital. For tourists, it is a wonderful chance to buy interesting items at the fair trade, participate in exciting master classes, and to attend numerous exhibitions. Among religious holidays that locals particularly respect and have special traditions associated with them, it is important to mention Hanukkah (the Festival of Lights) and Shavuot (The Giving of the Torah).
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