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Mimouna!

By Jewish Press Staff

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April 21, 2014, 11 PM ET

No, not Mahna Mahna. Mimouna.

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Mimouna is a Moroccan celebration of Chametz that takes place right after Pesach ends (which it did tonight). It's become very popular in Israel, especially among political leaders, as participating in a Mimouna makes you more part of the "Amcha" (the every-day folk).

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyau and his wife Sara attend a Miomuna celebration in Or Akiva.

Former Chief Rabbi HaRav Amar, Israeli President Shimon Peres, and Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat celebrating the Mimouna, a traditional holiday celebrated by Moroccan Jews at the end of Passover, in Jerusalem on April 21, 2014.
Former Chief Rabbi HaRav Amar, Israeli President Shimon Peres, and Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat celebrating the Mimouna, a traditional holiday celebrated by Moroccan Jews at the end of Passover, in Jerusalem on April 21, 2014. Photo by Flash90

It's estimated (according to Wikipedia, at least) that 2 million Israelis participate in a Mimouna ceremony after Pesach.

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