Largest Sukkah in the World built in Jerusalem - not to be missed

 

Largest sukkah in the world built in Jerusalem

World's largest sukkah is built on an area of 800 sqm and accommodates 650 people at a time; it has Biblical verses written on walls, combined with pictures of the city.

The Jerusalem Municipality and the Israel Heritage Department, led by Deputy Mayor Aryeh King, put up this year the largest Sukkah in the world in the municipality’s Safra Square.

The sukkah is built on an area of ​​800 square meters and can accommodate 650 people at a time. The sukkah is also offering a variety of activities for the general public during the weekdays of the holiday, including workshops, plays and performances for all ages and sectors in the city, and all are free of charge.

Work on the sukkah began many weeks before the holiday, with a team of engineers and designers, under the direction of Deputy Mayor King, working on the planning and design of the sukkah, formulating safety measures and choosing decorations.

Verses from the Bible about Jerusalem were written on the walls of the sukkah and combined with spectacular photos of the city. King invited the entire Israeli public to the sukkah, to enjoy the many activities in it, along with cultural and artistic events for the whole family that will take place during the Sukkot holiday: the Saharena celebrations, the 11th Derech Beit Lehem Festival, the traditional Priestly Blessing ceremony at the Western Wall, and the Ein Kerem festival. Kleizmer musicians will be playing at the Jaffa Gate and in the Jewish Quarter throughout the week.

Also, the 68th International Jerusalem March will take place on Wednesday passing near the Jerusalem Mayor's sukkah. Tens of thousands of people will participate in the colorful and largest popular march event in Israel. 

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