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Passover Officially Begins At Sundown, Lasts Through April 16

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- It's a special night for those of the Jewish faith. At sundown, Passover officially begins and lasts through April 16.

Passover is the day that commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery, lasting seven or eight days from the 15th day of Nisan.

It traditionally includes a ceremonial meal called the Seder that marks the beginning of the holiday.

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