Jews and Muslims invited to join Christians in German Karneval

Jews, Muslims invited to join Christians in German Karneval

Thursday, February 15th, 2018

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This year, Jews and Muslims have been invited to join in the German Karneval celebrations in Germany.

Traditionally, in the days leading up to Ash Wednesday, Catholic cities in Germany hold huge street celebrations. Parades and parties provide revellers with a last binge of drinking, dancing and singing before the 40 days of fasting in Lent. Read more

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Tags: Germany, Jews, Karneval, Lent, Muslims

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