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    New moon

    The first day of each month of the Jewish calendar, which was observed as a day for gathering together, feasting, and offering special sacrifices. In later periods, the day became an important national festival, and people abstained from work.​—Nu 10:10; 2Ch 8:13; Col 2:16.