סיגד
Sigd 2040
Find the exact dates for Sigd 2040 (5801), including when it begins and ends.
When is Sigd 2040?
Observed on
Monday, November 5, 2040
Sigd is observed on the 29th of Cheshvan, 50 days after Yom Kippur, typically in November.
Significance
Sigd represents the Ethiopian Jewish community's deep connection to Torah and Zion, affirming the diversity and unity of the Jewish people.
View all 2040 Jewish holidays
Learn more about Sigd
Frequently Asked Questions About Sigd
Sigd is a holiday observed by the Ethiopian Jewish (Beta Israel) community on the 29th of Cheshvan, 50 days after Yom Kippur. The name comes from the Ge'ez word for prostration. It commemorates the acceptance of the Torah and the yearning of Ethiopian Jews for Jerusalem. In 2008, it was recognized as an official Israeli state holiday.
Traditionally, the community fasts, dresses in white, and gathers on a hilltop (historically in Ethiopia, today at the Haas Promenade in Jerusalem overlooking the Old City). Religious leaders (kessim) read from the Torah and the Orit (the Ethiopian Jewish holy book) in Ge'ez. The fast ends with a festive meal, music, and dancing celebrating the community's connection to Jerusalem.
About Sigd in 2040
Sigd (סיגד) dates change each year because Jewish holidays follow the Hebrew lunisolar calendar.
For more about Sigd including its history, customs, and traditions, see our comprehensive guide. Learn more about Sigd