Passover is a significant Jewish holiday that commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. It lasts for eight days and usually falls in the spring. During this time, families gather to celebrate with special meals, including the Seder, a ceremonial dinner that features symbolic foods like unleavened bread, known as matzah, and bitter herbs. The holiday is rooted in the biblical story of the Exodus, where God freed the Israelites after a series of plagues. To remember this event, Jewish people refrain from eating leavened bread and instead eat matzah to symbolize their quick escape from bondage.