From Kathmandu to Jerusalem, how Jews around the world are celebrating Passover

Millions of Jews around the world this week are celebrating Passover, known as Pesach in Hebrew, which is one of the most important festivals in the Jewish year. 

The religious festival began at sundown on April 14. It commemorates the liberation of the ancient Israelites from centuries of slavery in Egypt more than 3,000 years ago.

Preparations for Passover began weeks ago, with Jews scrubbing their houses, making unleavened bread and burning unleavened products and items made from yeast, which are prohibited during the week-long holiday.