Purim festival 2015: in pictures Israelis wear costumes to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim in Jerusalem, Israel, March 25, 2016. Purim is a joyful holiday that celebrates the salvation of the Jews from genocide in ancient Two Hasidic girls smiling in fancy dress for the Jewish holiday of Purim on 21 March 2019 on street corner in Stamford Hill London Stock Photo Alamy Crowdsourced photos capture Purim costumes inspired by Ottoman fashion UW Stroum Center for Jewish Studies Purim festival 2015: in pictures