Hiloula of Rabbi Haim Pinto
Hiloula of Rabbi Haïm Pinto is the Yom Hillula, or anniversary of the death of Rabbi Haïm Pinto. It is one of the most popular Hiloulas in North Africa. It is celebrated in Essaouira, Morocco.
| Hiloula of Rabbi Haim Pinto | |
|---|---|
Tomb of Rabbi Haim Pinto | |
| Official name | Hiloula of Rabbi Haim Pinto |
| Observed by | Jews |
| Type | Jewish |
| Significance | Commemoration of the anniversary of death of Rabbi Haim Pinto |
| Observances | Social gatherings |
| Begins | 26 Elul |
Every year, more than 2000 Jewish pilgrims visit the city for a four-days celebration to commemorate the memory of the Rabbi.