Israel Independence Day 2023

Google Dooles 19.05.2023 14:45  Date: April 26, 2023 Today’s Doodle celebrates Israel’s Independence Day, or ‘Yom Ha’atzma’ut in Hebrew. Each year, on the fifth day of the Hebrew month of Lyar, Israelis honor the signing of the Proclamation of the Establishment of the State of Israel. The nation officially read the document to the public on May 14, 1948, formally declaring its independence. Celebrations kick off with a state ceremony the night before Independence Day. After government officials give speeches at Mount Herzl, the crowd gathers to watch the lighting twelve torches ceremony, which symbolizes the twelve tribes of Israel. The next day, citizens congregate in Jerusalem to watch parades and fireworks. Depicted in today’s Doodle, Israel’s national flag flies high throughout the country and soldiers traditionally carry it to form Israeli symbols, such as a Menorah. The flag features two horizontal blue stripes with a central Star of David. Happy Independence Day, Israel! Location: Tags: