Mimouna and its heritage

Mimouna is a figurative and literal opening of the doors of the Jews’ homes to the outside world. After a week of remaining closed in with the family, in order to maintain Passover’s strict food laws, Mimouna celebrations are an opportunity to once again engage with neighbors. In Morocco, it was a time to reconnect with one’s Muslim neighbors after keeping quite distant throughout the days of Passover. Doors were opened, sweets were abundant, and foods were exchanged. It is a holiday of mutual respect, solidarity and harmony. And it is also the foundation for the Hassidic Messiah Feast held that same evening.