Purim 2025

By Ruby Forrester

Purim is a holiday that commemorates the story of Queen Esther, who saved Jews from persecution during the Persian Period (539-330 BC).

Jews from across the world observe this holiday in many ways to celebrate Queen Esther’s triumphs as a wholly joyous occasion.

When is Purim?

Purim is on the 14th day of Adar, the 12th month in the Hebrew calendar.

Changes in the solar calendar mean the specific date of Purim changes each year. However, in the Gregorian calendar it always falls between February and March.

What is purim in the bible

Celebrations begin at sundown and end 24 hours later. In 2023, Purim is celebrated from the evening of 6 March to sundown on 7 March.

History ofPurim

The origins of Purim can be found in the Book of Esther in the Hebrew Bible, a story of success and survival.

It tells the story of a young Jewish woman who marries King Ahasuerus and becomes the Queen of Persia. During the Persian Period, Jewish people had many enemies and faced persecution. In her story, Esther hides her Jewish identity to protect herself, but when a court offic

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