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2020 Date	9 March 2020
2021 Date	26 February 2021

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Purim Starts in 2020

Monday, 9 Mar

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Purim History

Purim (Hebrew: פּוּרִים) is a Jewish Holiday which commemorates Jewish people being saved from extermination in Persia.

The story of Purim comes from the Biblical book of Esther. In it, Haman, a high ranking advisor to King Ahasuerus, sought to kill all Jews in ancient Persia. He is motivated by an incident in which Mordechai, a Jewish leader, defied the king's orders and refused to bow to Haman.

Haman is stopped through the actions of Mordechai and his niece Esther, a beautiful and courageous Jewish woman. Esther initially disguises her Jewish Identity and eventually becomes Queen. Through their actions the King becomes aware of Haman's plot and is persuaded to have him hanged.

Top Tweets for Purim -

fasting before purim is, for me, the perfect reminder that this holiday is built on the pain and suffering of a woman.
— shoshana || שושנה (@TheTonightSho) March 8, 2020

It’s Purim- the jewish equivalent to Halloween. My nephew dressed up as knights who say nee. He made it all on his own. Yup I come from a. Family of geeks #MontyPython #knightswhosaynee https://t.co/oC1JTS5bjj
— Tiah Gold (@yaazamAus) March 8, 2020

Department of unfortunate typos, Purim edition https://t.co/xd7Du0y64O
— (((Yair Rosenberg))) (@Yair_Rosenberg) February 28, 2020

In the News and Trending for Purim

Updated 21:12Supermoon to Appear on Purim, then Passover: 'An Omen Signaling Imminent Return of Davidic Dynasty'

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Celebrating one of the strong women in the Purim story

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Supermoon to Appear on Purim, then Passover: ‘An Omen Signaling Imminent Return of Davidic Dynasty’

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Music from Purim to the Ides of March

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Purim, The Scroll of Esther: God's Fingerprints Everywhere - Messianic Rabbi Zev Porat Explains

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Purim Facts & Quotes

Purim is considered to be a joyous holiday often accompanied by celebrations, plays, festive food and costume parties.
Purim holiday is often preceded by fast, referred to as the Fast of Esther. This fast commemorates Esther's three days of fasting in preparation for her meeting with the king. The fast is observed from dawn until dusk on the eve of Purim.
The story of Purim is told in the book of Esther, which is also known as "the Scroll" (Megillah in Hebrew).
If I have found favor with you, O king, and if it pleases your majesty, grant me my life - this is my petition, and the life of my people - this is my request. (Esther 7:3)

Purim Top Events and Things to Do

Make a Mishloach Manot (also known as mishloach manos or shalach manos). This is a gift of at least two kinds of food that are ready to eat. Give them out to neighbors, friends and associates.
Make Hamantaschen cookies. These are pocket triangle shaped cookies that are often made with fruit, poppy seed or cheese filling.
Attend a Purim Carnival or Festival. Some of the more popular ones are the Carnival at Mamilla (Jerusalem) and Cirque Du Purim in Minneapolis.
Donate to the poor. It is customary and part of tradition to give at least two gifts to two poor people on Purim.
Visit a Jewish Museum. Many put on special activities for kids such as plays, performances, and costume parties