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PURIM (JEWISH FESTIVAL)

When is Purim (Jewish Festival) in 2025?

Purim (Jewish Festival) in 2025 is on the Friday, 14th of Feb (2/14/2025).

Purim (Jewish Festival) is on the 45th day of 2025. There are 320 days left in the year.

Purim (Jewish Festival) Facts

  • Date: Feb 14, 2025
  • Religious
  • Also Called:
  • Celebrations: Listening to the Book of Esther, Gift exchange, making donation to poor, Wearing interesting outfi
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Purim is a Jewish festival which is celebrated to commemorate the protection of Jewish people from Haman, according to Hebrew Bible- the Book of Esther. The day is celebrated on the 14th day of the month of Adar according to Jewish calendar. In Jerusalem, the festival is celebrated on the 15th day of Adar.

According to the Book of Esther, Haman, who was a confidante of King Ahasuerus, hatched a plan to terminate all the Jews the King's empire. However, his plans of exterminating the Jews from the empire were thwarted by Mordecai and Queen Esther, who was Mordicai's adopted daughter. Thus, the Jews achieved victory over their enemies and hence, the following day became a day to celebrate and rejoice.

Although the origins of Purim are with religious connotations, the celebrations of the festival are more nationalistic than of religious value. Thus, even though the day is a designated holiday for schools and government offices, businesses continue to function normally on this day.

One of the most important traditions of the day is hearing to the public reading of the Book of Esther. Historically, the public reading of the book was done on Purim only. After the recommendations of Rabbi Joshua in 3rd century BC, the Book of Esther began to be read on the day prior to Purim as well. That tradition continues till this day.

Another interesting part about the tradition is the obligation for women to read the book. In orthodox Jewish cultures, women are generally discouraged from reading the book. Owing to the participation of a woman, Queen Esther, in protecting the Jews, it is mandatory for women to read the Book of Esther on Purim.

Other than that, gifts are exchanged between family and friends. While different kinds of gifts are exchanged between friends and relatives, it is obligatory to exchange food gifts on this day. The probable reason behind this obligation is the fact that the day after the Jewish victory of Haman, people rejoiced and exchanged gifts, of which food was a major part.

People are also encouraged to make donations to the poor on this day. In fact, helping poor people on Purim is one of the four obligations as laid down by the Jewish religion. The fourth obligation is having a festive meal on the day, in order to rejoice the victory of Jews over their enemy.

While the obligations of the day date back to years ago, several modern traditions have emerged for Purim over time. An interesting Purim tradition is that of masquerading in interesting outfits. Some believe that the tradition originated somewhere in the 15th century when Italian Jews started emulating the European carnival. Others believe that this is done in order to emulate the fateful day, when God disguised Himself in order to protect the Jews from Haman.

Purim (Jewish Festival) Observances

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DATE
HOLIDAY NAME
  • Thu
  • Mar 08, 2012
  • Fri
  • Mar 09, 2012
  • Sun
  • Feb 24, 2013
  • Mon
  • Feb 25, 2013
  • Sat
  • Mar 15, 2014

List of Religious Holidays of Jewish in 2024

DAYDATEHOLIDAY
ThursdayThuJan 25, 2024Jan 25Tu Bishvat
SundaySunMar 24, 2024Mar 24Purim
MondayMonMar 25, 2024Mar 25Shushan Purim
ThursdayThuApr 18, 2024Apr 18Yom Hashoah
MondayMonApr 22, 2024Apr 22Passover - First Day
TuesdayTueApr 30, 2024Apr 30Passover - Final Day
MondayMonMay 13, 2024May 13Yom HaZikaron
TuesdayTueMay 14, 2024May 14Yom HaAtzma'ut
WednesdayWedMay 22, 2024May 22Second Passover
SundaySunMay 26, 2024May 26Lag BaOmer
WednesdayWedJun 05, 2024Jun 05Yom Yerushalayim
TuesdayTueJun 11, 2024Jun 11Shavuot (1st day)
ThursdayThuJun 13, 2024Jun 13Shavuot
TuesdayTueJul 23, 2024Jul 23The 17th of Tammuz
TuesdayTueAug 13, 2024Aug 13Tish'a B'Av
WednesdayWedOct 02, 2024Oct 02Rosh HaShana Starts
FridayFriOct 04, 2024Oct 04Rosh HaShana Ends
SundaySunOct 06, 2024Oct 06Fast of Gedaliah
SaturdaySatOct 12, 2024Oct 12Yom Kippur
WednesdayWedOct 16, 2024Oct 16Sukkot Starts
WednesdayWedOct 23, 2024Oct 23Sukkot Ends
ThursdayThuOct 24, 2024Oct 24Shmini Atzeret
FridayFriOct 25, 2024Oct 25Simchat Torah
WednesdayWedDec 25, 2024Dec 25Hanukkah Starts

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FridayFriFeb 02, 2024Feb 02National Wear Red Day
WednesdayWedFeb 07, 2024Feb 07National Signing Day
FridayFriFeb 09, 2024Feb 09National Pizza Day
TuesdayTueFeb 13, 2024Feb 13Galentine's Day
TuesdayTueFeb 13, 2024Feb 13National Pancake Day
WednesdayWedFeb 14, 2024Feb 14Valentine's Day
ThursdayThuFeb 15, 2024Feb 15National Bagel Day
SundaySunFeb 18, 2024Feb 18National Drink Wine Day
ThursdayThuFeb 22, 2024Feb 22National Margarita Day
ThursdayThuFeb 29, 2024Feb 29Leap Day
FridayFriMar 01, 2024Mar 01National Employee Appreciation Day
ThursdayThuMar 07, 2024Mar 07National Cereal Day
SundaySunMar 10, 2024Mar 10Daylight savings
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ThursdayThuMar 14, 2024Mar 14National Walkout Day
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WednesdayWedMar 20, 2024Mar 20National Proposal Day
SaturdaySatMar 23, 2024Mar 23National Puppy Day
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SaturdaySatMay 25, 2024May 25National Wine Day
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FridayFriJun 21, 2024Jun 21National Selfie Day
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SaturdaySatJul 13, 2024Jul 13National French Fry Day
SundaySunJul 14, 2024Jul 14National Nude Day
WednesdayWedJul 17, 2024Jul 17National Hot Dog Day
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SundaySunAug 04, 2024Aug 04National Sister Day
WednesdayWedSep 18, 2024Sep 18National Cheeseburger Day
ThursdayThuOct 03, 2024Oct 03National Boyfriends Day
FridayFriOct 04, 2024Oct 04National Vodka Day
FridayFriOct 04, 2024Oct 04National Taco Day
WednesdayWedOct 09, 2024Oct 09Leif Erikson Day
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SundaySunNov 03, 2024Nov 03National Sandwich Day
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MondayMonDec 02, 2024Dec 02Cyber Monday
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