Religions and festivals: “Rosh Hashanah” is the New Year day of which community? Identify the religious/cultural community that celebrates Rosh Hashanah as its New Year. Choose the correct community.
General Knowledge
Days and Years
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AJewish community (Jews)
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BParsi (Zoroastrian) community
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CChristian community
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DMuslim community
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ESikh community
Answer
Correct Answer: Jewish community (Jews)
Explanation
Topic: World religions and observances
Given data
- Festival/holy day: Rosh Hashanah.
Concept/ApproachRosh Hashanah marks the Jewish New Year in Judaism, commencing the Ten Days of Repentance and leading to Yom Kippur.
ReasoningName recognition of religious festivals → Rosh Hashanah → Jews.
Common pitfalls
- Confusing with Navroz (Parsi New Year) or with Islamic/New Hijri Year observances.
Final AnswerJewish community (Jews)