Yom HaZikaron 2001 / יוֹם הַזִּכָּרוֹן 5761
Israeli Memorial Day 🇮🇱
Yom HaZikaron for Hebrew Year 5761 began on and ended on .
Israeli Memorial Day. Remembers those who died in the War of Independence and other wars in Israel. The full name of the holiday is Yom HaZikaron LeHalalei Ma’arakhot Yisrael ul’Nifge’ei Pe’ulot HaEivah (Hebrew: יוֹם הזִּכָּרוֹן לְחַלְלֵי מַעֲרָכוֹת יִשְׂרָאֵל וּלְנִפְגְעֵי פְּעֻלּוֹת הָאֵיבָה), Memorial Day for the Fallen Soldiers of the Wars of Israel and Victims of Actions of Terrorism. Although Yom Hazikaron is normally observed on the 4th of Iyyar, it may be moved earlier or postponed if observance of the holiday (or Yom HaAtzma’ut, which always follows it) would conflict with Shabbat.
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Dates for Yom HaZikaron
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yom HaZikaron 1998 | 3 Iyyar 5758 | ||
| Yom HaZikaron 1999 | 4 Iyyar 5759 | ||
| Yom HaZikaron 2000 | 4 Iyyar 5760 | ||
| Yom HaZikaron 2001 | 2 Iyyar 5761 | ||
| Yom HaZikaron 2002 | 4 Iyyar 5762 | ||
| Yom HaZikaron 2003 | 4 Iyyar 5763 | ||
| Yom HaZikaron 2004 | 5 Iyyar 5764 | ||
| Yom HaZikaron 2005 | 2 Iyyar 5765 |
References
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The Jewish Holidays
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