Yom HaZikaron
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This article is about Israel's Memorial Day. For the holiday known liturgically as Yom HaZikaron, see Rosh Hashanah.
Yom HaZikaron (Hebrew: יוֹם הַזִּכָּרוֹן, lit. 'Memorial Day'), in full Yom HaZikaron LeHalelei Ma'arkhot Yisrael ul'Nifge'ei Pe'ulot HaEivah (Hebrew: יוֹם הזִּכָּרוֹן לְחַלְלֵי מַעַרְכוֹת יִשְׂרָאֵל וּלְנִפְגְעֵי פְּעֻלּוֹת הָאֵיבָה, lit. 'Memorial Day for the Fallen Soldiers of the Wars of Israel and Victims of Actions of Terrorism'),[2] is Israel's official remembrance day,[3] enacted into law in 1963.[4] While Yom HaZikaron has been traditionally dedicated to fallen soldiers, commemoration has also been extended to civilian victims of terrorism.[5]
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Observed by | Israelis |
Date | 4 Iyar (Hebrew calendar) |
2023 date | Sunset, 24 April – nightfall, 25 April[1] |
2024 date | Sunset, 12 May – nightfall, 13 May[1] |
2025 date | Sunset, 29 April – nightfall, 30 April[1] |
2026 date | Sunset, 20 April – nightfall, 21 April[1] |
Related to | Independence Day |
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