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150th day and 22nd week in 2017
Zodiac: Gemini (5/22 - 6/21) ♊
Chinese year: rooster 雞
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Shavout
Shavuot, also known as the Feast of Weeks, is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the wheat harvest in Israel and the day the Torah was given to the Israelites at Mount Sinai. It is observed by engaging in all-night study of the Torah, reading the Book of Ruth, and partaking in festive meals that often include dairy foods. Synagogues are adorned with greenery, symbolizing the new harvest and the Mount Sinai revelation. This holiday offers a time for reflection, gratitude, and joyous community gatherings. Shavuot is not only a celebration of the physical harvest but also an acknowledgment of the spiritual bounty and wisdom imparted through the Torah, playing a significant role in Jewish culture and religious practice.
Day Information
This day was 2725 days ago, today is 11/14/2024.
Moon: waxing, moon phase is waxing crescent, age 5.5 days, new moon June 23, full moon June 9.
Date ISO 8601 format: 2017-05-30T08:15:32-07:00
UTC date and time: 2017-05-30 15:15:32
Unix time: 1496157332
Sun information in Los Angeles
Sunrise: 5:41 AM
Sunset: 7:59 PM
At zenith: 12:50 PM
Length of day: 14h 17m