24.04.2011                      20.Nisan, 5771                      Chel Hamo'ed 5; Tag 5 des Omer

Rehovot:

‘Love the convert’ featured at Mimouna festivals

Two million Israelis expected to take part in traditional North African festival to mark end of Pessah holiday.

Two million Israelis are expected on Monday night to take part in the Mimouna, the traditional North African celebration of fraternity, abundance and good luck marked at the end of Pessah.
Sweet eats, including freshly baked “moufletas,” as well as dairy foods, fruits and vegetables, will be served on decorated tables at the main event in Rehovot and throughout homes nationwide, with the traditional “tirbechu vetisa’adu” blessing bestowing success on visitors and hosts alike….