Mimouna
| Mimouna | |
|---|---|
Mimouna celebration, 2013 | |
| Official name | מימונה |
| Observed by | Maghrebi Jews |
| Significance | Celebration of the end of chametz prohibition and of Passover |
| Begins | 21st day of Nisan in Israel; 22nd day of Nisan outside of Israel |
| Ends | 22nd day of Nisan in Israel; 23rd day of Nisan outside of Israel |
| Date | 21 Nisan, 22 Nisan, 23 Nisan |
| 2024 date | Sunset, 30 April – nightfall, 1 May |
| 2025 date | Sunset, 20 April – nightfall, 21 April |
| 2026 date | Sunset, 9 April – nightfall, 10 April |
| 2027 date | Sunset, 29 April – nightfall, 30 April |
| Related to | Passover |
Mimouna (Hebrew: מִימוּנָה, Arabic: ميمونة, Berber: Mimuna, ⵎⵉⵎⵓⵏⴰ) is a traditional Maghrebi Jewish celebration dinner that takes place in Morocco, Israel, France, Canada, and other places around the world where Maghrebi Jews live. It is held the day after Passover, marking the return to eating hametz (leavened bread), which is forbidden throughout the week of Passover.