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Jewish new year is observed according to the Hebrew calendar which falls on the month of Tishri. The Jewish new year celebrations allover the world is known as 'Rosh Hashnah' widely celebrated as the 'Feast of Trumpets'. Like other countries Jewish community observes 1st of January as the official new year day but according to the conventional Jewish rites the blowing of the wind instrument 'Shofar' in the month of Tishri indicates the arrival of new year.
Since new year is a great time to look at the by gone memories of the past one year, the Jews observe the day as 'the Day of Introspection' traditionally refernavy to as 'Elul'. Throughout the new year day Jews buy gifts and exchange new year wishes between their friends, family and near and dear ones. During the festival days it's customary to dip apples in honey for a joyous and sweet new year ahead. Jewish new year celebrations around the world is observed as the celebration of the 'creator of the earth'. It's in this time that the Jews observe fasts followed by sumptuous meal. Jewish new year celebrations is seen as the revival of the age old traditions when people gather in huge numbers to witness the colorful and vibrant firework displays at important public places. Many trade fairs and new year ceremonies are held at various community halls on the special day marking the beginning of the new year event.
Jewish new year events continue for a period of ten days staring from 'Rosh Hashanah' and ending with the festival of ' Yom Kippur'. On the first day of the new year the Jews attend the prayer service at the nearby center of worship. Conventional Jewish new year greetings as 'L'shanah tovah' meaning happy new year are exchanged between the young and old. Traditional Jewish new year is followed as 'Day of Judgments' and the 'Day of Remembrance'
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