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Each year, Jehovah's Witnesses hold a " Special Assembly Day " and a two-day " Circuit Assembly ", held in each circuit worldwide.

Each circuit comprises several congregations in a geographical area.

These are held either in Assembly Halls owned by Jehovah's Witnesses, or in rented facilities, such as public auditoriums.

Once a year, Jehovah's Witnesses gather at larger assemblies called " District Conventions " which are usually three days long ( Friday to Sunday ).

These conventions consist primarily of Bible-based sermons, including demonstrations and experiences of their preaching work.

They also often feature live, full-costume dramatic plays re-enacting biblical accounts, such as Moses and the Plagues of Egypt, and Lot in Sodom and Gomorrah.

Every few years, " International Conventions " are held in selected cities, usually lasting four days ( Thursday to Sunday ), with visiting delegates from other countries.

The attendance of some conventions numbers into the hundreds of thousands, with the largest-ever gathering held in New York in 1958 at Yankee Stadium and Polo Grounds with a peak attendance exceeding 250, 000.