” Every year, the Jewish holiday of Purim is held in the Hebrew month of Adar
However, Jews in Jerusalem instead observe Purim on 15 Adar, known as Shushan Purim
Purim is celebrated on the 14th and 15th days of Adar, the twelfth month of the Jewish Calendar
For the Jewish people, this was a cause for great celebration
At synagogues, observing Purim is far from a staid occasion
While traditions vary around the world, a few things are practiced by nearly all Jews, such as: Public readings and reenactment of the Book of Esther – To commemorate the holiday, it is
The exact date is uncertain because the identity of the Persian king Ahasuerus (in Hebrew, Artaxerxes in Greek) is debated
As long as it’s ready-to-eat, anything can become a perfect Purim gift
Here's How to Celebrate
Jews worldwide celebrate on the 14th of Adar, while residents of walled cities, like Shushan, celebrate on the 15th of Adar
Every year starting on the Hebrew date of Adar 14 ( March 24, 2020), Jewish people all over the world celebrate the victorious festival of Purim
Another wonderful Purim tradition is sending food and donating to those in need; it’s a tradition that is prescribed in the Book of Esther as “the sending of portions one man to another, and gifts to the poor”
Purim is the most joyous day in the Jewish calendar, celebrating the defeat of Haman, one of the most evil and vicious antagonists in all of human history, as recorded in the biblical book of Esther
, most of the Jewish population lived under the Persian King, Ahasuerus