The Jewish holiday of Eid Al Banat, also known as 'the holiday of the girls,' is celebrated on the first day of the month of Tevet in Jewish communities across the Mediterranean basin. This ancient holiday honors the women of the community and has its roots in ancient times. The holiday is kept by Jewish communities in North Africa and Thessaloniki, and it coincides with other traditions featuring women. In recent years, celebrations of Eid Al Banat have expanded to the public sphere in Israel and now receive government funding through the Ministries of Education and Culture.