Passover, also known as Pesach, is a significant Jewish holiday that commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. It is celebrated for seven or eight days, depending on the tradition, and is a time for Jewish people to gather with family and friends to retell the story of the Exodus, the journey from slavery to freedom. The central ritual of Passover is the Seder, a festive meal where participants read from the Haggadah, a book that tells the story of the Exodus and includes prayers, songs, and symbolic foods. One of the most well-known customs of Passover is the prohibition of leavened bread, known as chametz, and the consumption of matzah, unleavened bread, to symbolize the haste with which the Israelites left Egypt. Passover is a time of reflection, gratitude, and celebration of freedom and redemption.