During this event it is customary to cut the hair of three-year-old children, and many adults cut their hair because they are allowed to on this day. It is said in the Zohar that on this day "the house was filled with fire and intense light to the point that the assembled could not see." Although this day refers to the anniversary of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai's death, it is customary to light ceremonial bonfires and run around them to mark the day of Rabbi Shimon bar Yocha
During this event it is customary to cut the hair of three-year-old children, and many adults cut their hair because they are allowed to on this day. It is said in the Zohar that on this day "the house was filled with fire and intense light to the point that the assembled could not see." Although this day refers to the anniversary of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai's death, it is customary to light ceremonial bonfires and run around them to mark the day of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai's joy. Occuring on the on the thirty-third day between Passover and Shavout, for 10 points, name this Jewish festival that commemorates end of the plague on Rabbi Akiva's disciples, often celebrated with barbecues and picnics.
During this event it is customary to cut the hair of three-year-old children, and many adults cut their hair because they are allowed to on this day.
Lag B'Omer [accept thirty third day of Omer before thirty-third day is mentioned]