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Circumcision (Noun)

The act of circumcising performed on males eight days after birth as a Jewish and Muslim religious rite.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The rabbi performed the circumcision ceremony on the newborn boy in the synagogue.
In many Muslim cultures, circumcision is a rite of passage that marks a boy's transition to manhood.
The doctor explained the procedure and risks of circumcision to the expectant parents.
The mohel, a trained professional, was hired to perform the circumcision at the bris ceremony.
In some Jewish communities, circumcision is seen as a symbol of the covenant between God and the Jewish people.

The act of circumcising; surgical removal of the foreskin of males.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

(Roman Catholic Church and Anglican Church) feast day celebrating the circumcision of Jesus; celebrated on January 1st.

Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.

The Circumcision of Jesus is a feast day in the Roman Catholic Church and Anglican Church, celebrated on January 1st, commemorating the eighth day after Jesus' birth.
In the Roman Catholic Church, the Circumcision is considered a feast day of obligation, requiring attendance at Mass.
The Circumcision of Jesus is also known as the Feast of the Circumcision, and is observed on January 1st in the Anglican Church.
The celebration of the Circumcision of Jesus is rooted in the biblical account of Jesus' circumcision, as recorded in the Gospel of Luke.
In some Eastern Catholic Churches, the Circumcision is still celebrated as a separate feast day on January 1st, while in others it has been merged with the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.