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Purim
The Feast of Lots — a joyful celebration of Jewish survival and deliverance.
📅 March 3🌙 Lunar calendar
✦ Why It Matters
Purim commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people in ancient Persia from Haman's plot to destroy them, as told in the Book of Esther. It is one of the most joyous and festive holidays.
✦ How It Is Observed
Reading the Book of Esther (Megillah), costumes and masquerade, mishloach manot (sending food gifts), matanot la'evyonim (giving to the poor), festive meals and celebration.
✦ Sacred Text
“As the time when the Jews got relief from their enemies, and as the month when their sorrow was turned into joy and their mourning into a day of celebration.”
— Esther 9:22 ↗
Note on dates: This holiday follows a lunar or lunisolar calendar. The date shown is approximate for 2025–2026. Exact dates may vary by one or two days depending on moon sighting and regional tradition. Always confirm with your local community.