The Samaritans are a religious and ethnic group originating from the ancient region of Samaria in present-day Israel and Palestine. They trace their ancestry to the Israelites who remained in the land after the Assyrian conquest in the 8th century BCE. The Samaritans adhere to their own version of the Torah, which they believe to be the true and original text, and they practice their faith at the sacred site of Mount Gerizim. Today, the Samaritan community is small, with only a few hundred members. They maintain distinct religious practices and traditions, including their own festivals and rituals. Despite their historical and cultural differences from mainstream Judaism, the Samaritans share many beliefs and customs, emphasizing the importance