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Purim is a joyous holiday in the Jewish calendar. The history of its commemoration is recorded in the book of Esther, which is read aloud on the celebration of Purim. When a beautiful young girl named Esther finds favor with the king of Persia, she ischosen to be his queen. But he did not know she was a Jew. Influenced by his adviser, Haman, the king’s edict is: “Do with the Jews what you wish.” Haman plots to destroy them. Knowing only Esther can save her people, her guardian, Mordecai, poses a

Ultra-Orthodox Jews dressed in costumes celebrate #Purim in Jerusalem's Mea Shearim neighbourhood. The Purim holiday is celebrated with costumes, parades, festive meals and parties. The holiday commemorates the deliverance of the Jews in ancient Persia from a plot to exterminate them, as recorded in the Biblical Book of Esther. | NoComment