The answer is: Feast of Tabernacles

Lev 23:39 - Also called the Feast of Booths

The Feast of Tabernacles, or Sukkot as it’s often called in Hebrew, is indeed the final annual feast outlined in Leviticus. This festival celebrates the harvest season and commemorates the Israelites' journey in the wilderness, living in temporary shelters—booths or tabernacles. It's a time filled with joy and gratitude, recognized for gathered harvesting and reflecting on God’s providence during those wilderness years.

Did you know that Sukkot is the only biblical feast with a specific commandment to “rejoice”? That's certainly distinct among the various celebrations in the Scriptures! It typically falls in late September to late October and lasts eight days, making it one of the longer holidays. Over the years, various traditions have bubbled up around it, such as the shaking of the lulav (a bundle of specific plant branches) alongside the etrog (a citron fruit), symbolizing the four types of people in Israel and bringing depth to unity in diversity as well.

Interestingly, in the New Testament, there’s a significant connection during this festival, as some scholars suggest; Jesus may have made His proclamation about rivers of living water during Sukkot. The imagery of water—and particularly the joyous pouring ceremony—adds layers to our understanding of abundance and spiritual refreshment.

As Christians approach biblical feasts like Sukkot, understanding these roots nurtures deeper appreciation and enriches the experience of faith traditions today. So, while Tabernacles might mark the end of the cycle of feasts, its rich symbolism and celebration spirit are infused with exhilarating beginnings and the joys of community!