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Seharane
Sign in to saveSeharane, also spelled Seharaneh, is a multi-day festival celebrated by Kurdish Jews. Although traditionally observed following Passover, in Israel today the festival is observed during the intermediate days of Sukkot.
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Seharane, also spelled Seharaneh, is a multi-day festival celebrated by Kurdish Jews. Although traditionally observed following Passover, in Israel today the festival is observed during the intermediate days of Sukkot.
== Etymology == There are several theories as to the etymology of Seharane. One theory says it derives from the Kurdish word seyran, meaning to see nature. Others relate it to sahar, meaning crescent moon.
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