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Fri, Mar 14, 2025

Purim Day is a Jewish annual holiday commemorating the rescue of the Jewish people from extermination. It is on the 14th day of Adar (special Jewish calendar). The date changes every year. The holiday begins at sundown and continues into the following day.

History

According to historical accounts, the celebration of Purim Day begins in the 400s B.C. An important written source for the entire Jewish people, the Megillat Esther, describes the full origin of the feast.

The history of the holiday corresponds to an ancient legend. King Ahasuerus, ruler of the Persian Empire, took as his wife a beautiful girl, Esther, who hid the fact that she was Jewish. The vizier Haman, who was the king’s chief assistant and associate, learned that the queen had a mentor, the Jew Mordechai. He was a wise man who once even saved the life of Ahasuerus. However, Haman did not like the old man’s unwillingness to bow down to him and suggested that the king exterminate all the Jews. A decree to this effect was signed (the king did not know that his wife was Jewish).

The queen learned of the impending massacre and, together with her counselor, called all the Jews together, and they prayed and fasted for three days. By a fluke, the king learned of the vizier’s scheming and ordered him hanged on the gallows he was preparing to execute Mordechai. The king later signed a corresponding decree, according to which the Jews received their rights and freedoms and could defend themselves in case of attack by ill-wishers.

Interesting Facts

  • A leap year in the Jewish calendar adds a new month, Adar Sheni. Therefore, every four years Purim Day is in this month.
  • The holiday is celebrated not only in Israel but also in all countries where Jewish communities live.
  • Purim also marks the end of Lent, so on this day you can have fun and enjoy delicious food, inviting all family and friends to the festive tables.

How to Celebrate

Find more information online about how Jewish Purim celebrations take place. If you are Jewish, prepare a festive table, sing folk songs, and invite everyone you know. Don’t forget to pay enough attention to the preparation of traditional Jewish dishes, such as dumpling soup, for example.

Spread the word on social media. Ask other users if they have participated in Purim Day.

When is Purim in 2025?

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Observations

Weekday Month Day Year
Thursday March 14 2025
Tuesday March 3 2026
Saturday February 20 2027
Thursday March 9 2028
Tuesday February 27 2029

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