African delegation marching in Jerusalem, 1962

The Jerusalem March (Hebrew: צעדת ירושלים) is an annual march in Jerusalem, Israel that takes place during the week-long festival of Sukkot.

In 2012, 30,000 marchers took part in the event, which draws participants from all over the country as well as many international delegations.[1] 6,000 Christian supporters of Israel also marched through the streets of Jerusalem, singing Hatikva and wishing the Israeli spectators a happy holiday.[2]

The march has a number of routes, the main one running from Kikar Safra in downtown Jerusalem to Gan Sacher, one of the city's largest public parks.[3]

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References

  1. ^ Tens of thousands cram Jerusalem for Sukkot march
  2. ^ In Jerusalem 6,000 Christians march in support of Israel
  3. ^ I Travel Jerusalem
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