Feast of Saint George (Palestine)
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For other uses, see Saint George's Day.
The Feast of Saint George (also called al-Khader) is a Palestinian holiday commemorating Saint George, known as Mar Jeries or Jirjis and al-Khader, in Palestinian Arabic. The feast occurs annually on 5 May, and although it is originally a local Christian holiday, both Palestinian Christians and Muslims participate. The feast is held in the Palestinian town of al-Khader, just south of Bethlehem.[1]
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Feast of Saint George | |
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Observed by | Palestinian Christians and Muslims in Bethlehem-area |
Type | Popular feast day |
Significance | Requests from Saint George (al-Khader) for protection |
Observances | Ritual animal sacrifice, children's baptism, offering of meat to others |
Date | 5 May-6 May |
Related to | Saint George's Day |
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