Beginning five days after Yom Kippur, Sukkot is a major Jewish festival that has both historical and agricultural significance. Historically, it commemorates the 40 years the Israelites wandered in the desert and lived in temporary shelters. The name Sukkot is the plural of 'sukkah', meaning booth. Agriculturally, Sukkot marks the end of the fall harvest and is a festival of thanksgiving.
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