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Christmas, Saint John’s Day, Ramadan, Diwali, Rosh Hashanah, Pesach, Vesak, Easter, and Chinese New Year.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026 Thus, at sunset last night began the ritual of questions during the Seder meal with which observant Jews start the celebration of Passover, or Pesach, which commemorates the deliverance of the Israelite slaves from bondage in Egypt.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
2 Apr. 2026 Passover is a time for reuniting and remembering Passover — known as Pesach in Hebrew — begins at sunset on Wednesday, April 1.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026 The Jewish holiday, also known as Pesach, celebrates the Israelite liberation from slavery in Egypt under Moses' leadership.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
30 Mar. 2026 Passover, or Pesach, is an eight-day Jewish holiday that commemorates the Israelites’ emancipation from slavery in ancient Egypt.—
Lianna Norman,
Florida Times-Union,
16 Feb. 2026