Meron, Israel. Thosands of people gather near a Holy shrine during the Jewish Holiday of "Lag BaOmer" - the 18th of month Iyar

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A crowd gathers and dances near a fire at the holy shrine of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai (RASHBI)in the town of Meron during the festival of Lag Ba'Omer - the 18th day of Month Iyar - a jewish holiday in which it is customary to light bonfires. 200,000 people participated this year in the festival at Meron. The picture shows a part of the Women section of the gathering

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Location: Meron, Israel
Photo credit: © Yagil Henkin - Images of Israel / Alamy / Afripics
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