In Judaism, Rosh Chodesh Iyar, also known as Rosh Hodesh, is a minor holiday that occurs at the beginning of every month in the Hebrew calendar and which is marked by the birth of a new moon.
Here it occurs on the beginning of Iyar, which is the 2nd month of the Hebrew year and which corresponds to April or May on the Gregorian calendar.
The beginning of a new month in Judaism is traditionally observed by honoring women, wishing others well, and sharing a family meal.
Here are some ways you can observe this day according to Jewish tradition: