Two Orthodox Jews, holding "the four species", which are part of the rituals during the Jewish holiday of Sukot.

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The holiday of Sukkot (or Succoth, or the Tabernacles Feast, or the Feast of Booths) takes place every year in the hebrew month of Tishrei, Usually September or October, and is one of three major holidays of Judaism. One of the main Mitzvahs, or Obligations, is the taking of the Four species - palm, citron ("Esrog"), Myrtle and willow. The man pictured is checking a myrtle branch to see if it is up to the required standards. See also and

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