Arab citizens of Israel are a diverse community that includes Muslim, Christians and Druze people with a variety of cultural and religious practices that shape how and when they mark holidays.
Like Jewish Israelis commemorate days for their national identity, many Arab citizens also mark days significant to their narratives and identities. Awareness of these days is important because they relate to painful experiences and narratives that differ from Jewish Israelis.
For educational travel organizers, knowledge and sensitivity of these holidays dates can support developing itineraries and more respectful and inclusive programming. Rather than cover all holidays, we highlight the most universally commemorated dates that impact scheduling programs.
See the Task Force Program Catalog for 9 impactful and accessible programs with Arab citizens of Israel ready to host groups and contact Ruth Stevens, Educational Programs Developer at [email protected] to learn more or plan experiences.
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