Start of Tisha B’av
Jul 22
Mourning of the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem in 586 BCE and 70 CE.
Religious/Ethnic Group: Jewish
Tradition/Practices: Tisha B’Av is observed as a day of solemn mourning, fasting, and reflection to commemorate historical tragedies, primarily the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem. It is not “celebrated” in the traditional sense but rather observed through specific customs and restrictions.
Dates: 7/22 sunset – 7/23 sunset