FESTIVAL OF BOOTHS

18. What was the final festival of the Jewish sacred year called, when did it occur, and who were to take part in it?

¹⁸ The final great festival of the Jewish sacred year occurred in the seventh month, the month of Ethanim, or Tishri. (1 Ki. 8:2)

Also, Exodus 34:22 speaks of “the festival of ingathering at the turn of the year.”

For the most part, this festival is called “the festival of booths.” During its seven days the Jews who were assembled at Jerusalem dwelt in booths or tabernacles, true to the name of the celebration. It began five days after the Day of Atonement, which took place annually on Tishri 10 and by which the nation of Israel was restored to peaceful relations with Jehovah God. So the festival of booths began at a most propitious time, and lasted from Tishri 15 to Tishri 21, a complete number of days.