Purim is a Jewish festival that commemorates the deliverance of the Jewish people of the ancient Persian Empire from the evil Haman's plot to annihilate them, as recorded in the Biblical Book of Esther. The Hebrew word "Purim" means lots, as the story tells that Haman drew lots to decide which day the Jews would die on. Traditionally, costumes are worn, because G-d's name is not actually mentioned in the book, he is a hidden presence.
Purim (×¤×•×¨×™× "lots") is a festival that commemorates the deliverance of the Jewish people living throughout the ancient Persian Empire from a plot by Haman the Agagite to annihilate them, as recorded in the Biblical Book of Esther (Megillat Esther).
According to the story, Haman cast lots to determine the day upon which to exterminate the Jews.
"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.
In 2009: Taanit Esther (Fast of Esther) - March 9th Purim - March 10th Shushan Purim (ie. Purim in Jerusalem) - March 11th