Purim
A photograph of a small, old book with Hebrew text and an illustration on the right-hand page.
18th-century manuscript of the prayer of Al HaNissim on the miracles of Purim
TypeJewish
SignificanceCelebration of Jewish deliverance as told in the Book of Esther (megillah)
Celebrations
  • Listening to the Book of Esther in synagogue;
  • sending food parcels and giving charity;
  • dressing up in costume;
  • eating a festive meal;
  • parties and parades (Adloyada);
  • drinking alcoholic beverages, especially wine
Date14th day of Adar (in Jerusalem and all ancient walled cities, 15th of Adar)
2021 dateSunset, 25 February –
nightfall, 26 February
2022 dateSunset, 16 March –
nightfall, 17 March
2023 dateSunset, 6 March –
nightfall, 7 March
2024 dateSunset, 23 March –
nightfall, 24 March
FrequencyAnnual
Started byEsther
Related toHanukkah, as a rabbinically decreed Jewish holiday