Purim is one of the most joyful Jewish holidays, it was established in memory of saving the Jews from extermination.. The date of the celebration changes every year, it is celebrated on the 14th of the month of Adar.

In 2023, the celebration falls on March 7. But the holiday will begin on the evening of March 6.

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What is customary to do on a holiday.

Jews fast on the eve of Purim. It was installed in memory of the fast, by Mordechai and the queen after the decree on the extermination of the Jews was issued..

On a holiday, it is customary to read a scroll of Esther - a biblical book that tells about these events..

Purim is celebrated with joy. This is the only day when Jews are allowed to consume alcoholic beverages in excess, until they can no longer distinguish between the phrases " ) and “blessed be Mordechai” (contributed to the uprising of the Jews - ed..

For the holiday, it is customary to cook gomentashi - triangular cookies or pies with poppy seeds or other fillings..

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Purimshpil is put on for the holiday - a theatrical performance in which they play out a biblical episode about the salvation of the Jews thanks to the wisdom and cunning of Queen Esther.

It is also customary to arrange other theatrical performances, costume balls or masquerades on the holiday.. In the Middle Ages, an effigy of the insidious Haman was burned at such holidays..

On a holiday, men can change into women, and women into men, which is usually strictly prohibited..