purim

Purim (from the word "pur") - one of the greatest Jewish holidays, celebrated the victory of the Jews over their enemies. Practically in all regions, except Jerusalem & some others Purim is celebrated on 15th days of Adar (12th month of Jewish calandar) & it starts at sundown.

Purim will occur on the following days of the Gregorian calendar:

• Jewish Year 5770: sunset February 27, 2010 - nightfall February 28, 2010
• Jewish Year 5771: sunset March 19, 2011 - nightfall March 20, 2011
• Jewish Year 5772: sunset March 7, 2012 - nightfall March 8, 2012
• Jewish Year 5773: sunset February 23, 2013 - nightfall February 24, 2013
• Jewish Year 5774: sunset March 15, 2014 - nightfall March 16, 2014

If you want to know more, just google & find some books, for example,  book of Esther.

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