Feast of Saint George (Palestine)
The Feast of Saint George (also called al-Khader) is a Palestinian holiday commemorating Saint George, known as Mar Jeries or Jirjis and al-Khader, in Palestinian Arabic. The feast occurs annually on 5 May, and although it is originally a local Christian holiday, both Palestinian Christians and Muslims participate. The feast is held in the Palestinian town of al-Khader, just south of Bethlehem.[1]
For other uses, see Saint George's Day.Feast of Saint George
Palestinian Christians and Muslims in Bethlehem-area
Popular feast day
Requests from Saint George (al-Khader) for protection
Ritual animal sacrifice, children's baptism, offering of meat to others
5 May-6 May