Passover, or (Pesach) in Judaism, is a major holiday that symbolizes the period when the Children of Israel escaped from Egypt under the leadership of the prophet Moses. According to their account, they made unleavened bread during their exodus, lasting for 8 days, at God's command as a way to thank Him for saving them from Pharaoh. The word (Pesach) means "passing over" in Arabic, and it lasts for 7 days. The Jewish Passover corresponds to April 22, and it varies each year according to the Hebrew calendar. Work is religiously prohibited on the first and last day of the holiday. Therefore, this holiday is considered one of the most significant occasions for Jews due to its association with what they call "thanksgiving offerings to God" for the salvation of the Children of Israel, according to their interpretation. Among the customs and rituals approved by Jewish rabbis for this holiday is an optional fast on the day preceding Passover, known as the Eve of the holiday (Leil Haseider). During this holiday, Jews refrain from eating bread or any food made with leavened bread, and they only consume "matzah" as a symbol of the haste of the Jews in leaving Egypt without waiting for the dough to rise. Another aspect is drinking 4 cups of wine while reading texts from the "Haggadah," which is one of the most widely circulated traditional books among Jews.
What is the danger of Jewish Passover to Al-Aqsa Mosque? The organization "Returning to the Temple Mount" submitted a formal request to the Israeli police to allow them to slaughter the "Passover offering" inside the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque, launching from the Buraq Square towards it. In their request, the extremist organization stated that they wanted to sacrifice the offering at the Chain Dome in the Dome of the Rock prayer area or nearby. Days after submitting this request, the organization called on its supporters to prepare to sacrifice the offering in Al-Aqsa on Monday, April 22, 2024, which is considered the eve of the holiday, stating that the sacrifice should be less than one year old. The matter did not end there; the organization offered huge financial rewards for any settlers who succeed in smuggling and sacrificing offerings inside Al-Aqsa during Passover, with the reward amount exceeding 13,000 US dollars, in addition to smaller financial incentives for settlers who attempt to smuggle the animal offering and fail.
