It is good for any community to remember their past, especially events that had a joyful outcoming. It bonds the community together and brings happiness and optimism into the lives of the people.
Purim is not a holy day, and has no special restrictions. Parties and fun are highly encouraged, along with good food and wine.
"Purim" (פורים) is the Hebrew name for Purim.
Judaism.See also:The origins of Purim
Purim was on Sunday, March 9, 1879 (Shushan Purim was on Monday March 10)
Purim was on March 21 in 2008.
Celebración judía, Purim
Oh, dude, Shushan Purim is like the afterparty for Purim, but in the ancient city of Shushan. It's when the peeps in walled cities celebrate Purim a day later because they were too busy defending their walls on the regular Purim day. So, it's like Purim, but fashionably late.
Purim is part of Judaism. Hassidim keep Purim just like other Jews.
Purim is celebrated on the 14th of Adar. In the Gregorian calendar, Purim _was_ March 10, 2009. Next year, Purim will be on February 28.
The Macabees are not associated with Purim.
Purim was on February 24th and 25th, 2013.
The holiday of Purim always begins on the evening of a full moon, but there is no such term as a purim moon within Judaism.