NABLUS, WEST BANK - APRIL 11: Members of the Samaritan community pray during a Passover ceremony in West Bank city of Nablus, on April 11, 2017. Samaritans and Jews celebrate Passover in the early spring, from the 15th through to the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 10–18. It commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )​

NABLUS, WEST BANK - APRIL 11: Members of the Samaritan community pray during a Passover ceremony in West Bank city of Nablus, on April 11, 2017. Samaritans and Jews celebrate Passover in the early spring, from the 15th through to the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 10–18. It commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )​

NABLUS, WEST BANK - APRIL 11: Members of the Samaritan community pray during a Passover ceremony in West Bank city of Nablus, on April 11, 2017. Samaritans and Jews celebrate Passover in the early spring, from the 15th through to the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 10–18. It commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )​

NABLUS, WEST BANK - APRIL 11: Members of the Samaritan community pray during a Passover ceremony in West Bank city of Nablus, on April 11, 2017. Samaritans and Jews celebrate Passover in the early spring, from the 15th through to the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 10–18. It commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )​

NABLUS, WEST BANK - APRIL 11: Members of the Samaritan community pray during a Passover ceremony in West Bank city of Nablus, on April 11, 2017. Samaritans and Jews celebrate Passover in the early spring, from the 15th through to the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 10–18. It commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )​

NABLUS, WEST BANK - APRIL 11: Members of the Samaritan community pray during a Passover ceremony in West Bank city of Nablus, on April 11, 2017. Samaritans and Jews celebrate Passover in the early spring, from the 15th through to the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 10–18. It commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )​

NABLUS, WEST BANK - APRIL 11: Members of the Samaritan community pray during a Passover ceremony in West Bank city of Nablus, on April 11, 2017. Samaritans and Jews celebrate Passover in the early spring, from the 15th through to the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 10–18. It commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )​

NABLUS, WEST BANK - APRIL 11: Members of the Samaritan community pray during a Passover ceremony in West Bank city of Nablus, on April 11, 2017. Samaritans and Jews celebrate Passover in the early spring, from the 15th through to the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 10–18. It commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )​

NABLUS, WEST BANK - APRIL 11: Members of the Samaritan community pray during a Passover ceremony in West Bank city of Nablus, on April 11, 2017. Samaritans and Jews celebrate Passover in the early spring, from the 15th through to the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 10–18. It commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )​

NABLUS, WEST BANK - APRIL 11: Members of the Samaritan community pray during a Passover ceremony in West Bank city of Nablus, on April 11, 2017. Samaritans and Jews celebrate Passover in the early spring, from the 15th through to the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 10–18. It commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )​

NABLUS, WEST BANK - APRIL 11: Members of the Samaritan community pray during a Passover ceremony in West Bank city of Nablus, on April 11, 2017. Samaritans and Jews celebrate Passover in the early spring, from the 15th through to the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 10–18. It commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )​

NABLUS, WEST BANK - APRIL 11: Members of the Samaritan community pray during a Passover ceremony in West Bank city of Nablus, on April 11, 2017. Samaritans and Jews celebrate Passover in the early spring, from the 15th through to the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 10–18. It commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )​

NABLUS, WEST BANK - APRIL 11: Members of the Samaritan community pray during a Passover ceremony in West Bank city of Nablus, on April 11, 2017. Samaritans and Jews celebrate Passover in the early spring, from the 15th through to the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 10–18. It commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )​

NABLUS, WEST BANK - APRIL 11: Members of the Samaritan community pray during a Passover ceremony in West Bank city of Nablus, on April 11, 2017. Samaritans and Jews celebrate Passover in the early spring, from the 15th through to the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 10–18. It commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )​

NABLUS, WEST BANK - APRIL 11: Members of the Samaritan community pray during a Passover ceremony in West Bank city of Nablus, on April 11, 2017. Samaritans and Jews celebrate Passover in the early spring, from the 15th through to the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 10–18. It commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )​

NABLUS, WEST BANK - APRIL 11: Members of the Samaritan community pray during a Passover ceremony in West Bank city of Nablus, on April 11, 2017. Samaritans and Jews celebrate Passover in the early spring, from the 15th through to the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 10–18. It commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )​

NABLUS, WEST BANK - APRIL 11: Members of the Samaritan community pray during a Passover ceremony in West Bank city of Nablus, on April 11, 2017. Samaritans and Jews celebrate Passover in the early spring, from the 15th through to the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 10–18. It commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )​

NABLUS, WEST BANK - APRIL 11: Members of the Samaritan community pray during a Passover ceremony in West Bank city of Nablus, on April 11, 2017. Samaritans and Jews celebrate Passover in the early spring, from the 15th through to the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 10–18. It commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )​

NABLUS, WEST BANK - APRIL 11: Members of the Samaritan community pray during a Passover ceremony in West Bank city of Nablus, on April 11, 2017. Samaritans and Jews celebrate Passover in the early spring, from the 15th through to the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 10–18. It commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )

NABLUS, WEST BANK - APRIL 11: Members of the Samaritan community pray during a Passover ceremony in West Bank city of Nablus, on April 11, 2017. Samaritans and Jews celebrate Passover in the early spring, from the 15th through to the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 10–18. It commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )

NABLUS, WEST BANK - APRIL 11: Members of the Samaritan community pray during a Passover ceremony in West Bank city of Nablus, on April 11, 2017. Samaritans and Jews celebrate Passover in the early spring, from the 15th through to the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 10–18. It commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )

NABLUS, WEST BANK - APRIL 11: Members of the Samaritan community pray during a Passover ceremony in West Bank city of Nablus, on April 11, 2017. Samaritans and Jews celebrate Passover in the early spring, from the 15th through to the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 10–18. It commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )

NABLUS, WEST BANK - APRIL 11: Members of the Samaritan community pray during a Passover ceremony in West Bank city of Nablus, on April 11, 2017. Samaritans and Jews celebrate Passover in the early spring, from the 15th through to the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 10–18. It commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )

NABLUS, WEST BANK - APRIL 11: Members of the Samaritan community pray during a Passover ceremony in West Bank city of Nablus, on April 11, 2017. Samaritans and Jews celebrate Passover in the early spring, from the 15th through to the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 10–18. It commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )

NABLUS, WEST BANK - APRIL 11: Members of the Samaritan community pray during a Passover ceremony in West Bank city of Nablus, on April 11, 2017. Samaritans and Jews celebrate Passover in the early spring, from the 15th through to the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 10–18. It commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )

NABLUS, WEST BANK - APRIL 11: Members of the Samaritan community pray during a Passover ceremony in West Bank city of Nablus, on April 11, 2017. Samaritans and Jews celebrate Passover in the early spring, from the 15th through to the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 10–18. It commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )

NABLUS, WEST BANK - APRIL 11: Members of the Samaritan community pray during a Passover ceremony in West Bank city of Nablus, on April 11, 2017. Samaritans and Jews celebrate Passover in the early spring, from the 15th through to the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 10–18. It commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )

NABLUS, WEST BANK - APRIL 11: Members of the Samaritan community pray during a Passover ceremony in West Bank city of Nablus, on April 11, 2017. Samaritans and Jews celebrate Passover in the early spring, from the 15th through to the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 10–18. It commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )

NABLUS, WEST BANK - APRIL 11: Members of the Samaritan community pray during a Passover ceremony in West Bank city of Nablus, on April 11, 2017. Samaritans and Jews celebrate Passover in the early spring, from the 15th through to the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 10–18. It commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )

NABLUS, WEST BANK - APRIL 11: Members of the Samaritan community pray during a Passover ceremony in West Bank city of Nablus, on April 11, 2017. Samaritans and Jews celebrate Passover in the early spring, from the 15th through to the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 10–18. It commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )

NABLUS, WEST BANK - APRIL 11: Members of the Samaritan community pray during a Passover ceremony in West Bank city of Nablus, on April 11, 2017. Samaritans and Jews celebrate Passover in the early spring, from the 15th through to the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 10–18. It commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )

NABLUS, WEST BANK - APRIL 11: Members of the Samaritan community pray during a Passover ceremony in West Bank city of Nablus, on April 11, 2017. Samaritans and Jews celebrate Passover in the early spring, from the 15th through to the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 10–18. It commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )