What is Purim? Holiday marks the salvation of Jewish people in ancient Persia

IBTimes 2018-02-28

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Purim begins each year on day 14 of the Hebrew month of Adar, which generally falls in late winter or early spring. In 2018, Purim is celebrated on 28 February.

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