Purim (פורים)
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Purim (פורים) is one the most cheerful Jewish festivals. It commemorates events recorder in the Book of Esther, according to which Esther, wife of King Ahasuerus, foiled the plans of the royal vizier Haman to annihilate Persian Jews. Purim's traditions include public recitation of the Book of Esther, giving gifts and charity, drinking wine and carnivals. It falls on the month of Adar and may occur from February to March in the Gregorian calendar.