Purim
Purim is a Jewish holiday associated with the story of Esther and the deliverance of the Jewish people in ancient Persia.
About Purim
Purim is a Jewish holiday associated with the story of Esther and the deliverance of the Jewish people in ancient Persia. It is observed on the fourteenth day of Adar in the Hebrew calendar, with some communities observing related dates. Its Gregorian date usually falls in February or March.
Significance
Purim is significant as a holiday of survival, reversal, and communal memory in Jewish tradition. It recalls a story in which danger was overturned and deliverance became a cause for celebration. Its date varies in the Gregorian calendar because it is set by the Hebrew lunisolar calendar.
Dates by Year
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | March 5 | Thursday |
| 2027 | March 24 | Wednesday |
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