PHOTOS: Lag B’Omer on Mount Meron

Jerusalem, 23 May, 2019 (TPS) -- Hundreds of thousands of Jews ascended Mount Meron on Wednesday evening to celebrate Lag BaOmer, the Jewish holiday which commemorates the death of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai.

The traditional bonfires were lit, and celebrations were held throughout the night.

Many lit candles at his gravesite.