Hiloula of Rabbi Haïm Pinto is the Yom Hillula, or anniversary of the death of Rabbi Haïm Pinto. It is one of the most popular Hiloulas in North Africa.[citation needed] It is celebrated in Essaouira, Morocco.[1]
| Hiloula of Rabbi Haim Pinto | |
|---|---|
 Tomb of Rabbi Haim Pinto | |
| Official name | Hiloula of Rabbi Haim Pinto |
| Observed by | Jews |
| Type | Jewish |
| Significance | Commemoration of the anniversary of death of Rabbi Haim Pinto |
| Observances | Social gatherings |
| Begins | 26 Elul |
Every year, more than 2000 Jewish pilgrims[2] visit the city for a four-days celebration to commemorate the memory of the Rabbi.[3]
- ^ "Essaouira fête la Hiloula de Rabbi Haïm Pinto". LesEco.ma (in French). 2017-09-15. Retrieved 2020-12-05.
- ^ "Rabbi Haïm Pinto, symbole de tolérance judéo-musulmane". Telquel.ma (in French). Retrieved 2020-12-08.
- ^ JTA. "Jews in Morocco celebrate life of Rabbi Haim Pinto". www.timesofisrael.com. Retrieved 2020-12-08.