Shushan Purim 1903 / שׁוּשָׁן פּוּרִים 5663
Purim celebrated in Jerusalem and walled cities 🎭️📜
Shushan Purim for Hebrew Year 5663 began on and ended on .
Shushan Purim falls on Adar 15 and is the day on which Jews in walled cities celebrate Purim. The observance recalls that fighting in the walled city of Shushan continued through the 14th of Adar, so its residents rested and celebrated on the 15th. By rabbinic decree, cities surrounded by walls at the time of Joshua’s conquest observe Purim on Adar 15, while unwalled communities observe it on Adar 14. Jerusalem is the primary city observing Purim on the 15th; communities in Hebron, Safed, Tiberias, and some diaspora cities observe Purim on both the 14th and 15th.
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Dates for Shushan Purim
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shushan Purim 1901 | 15 Adar 5661 | ||
| Shushan Purim 1902 | 15 Adar II 5662 | ||
| Shushan Purim 1903 | 15 Adar 5663 | ||
| Shushan Purim 1904 | 15 Adar 5664 | ||
| Shushan Purim 1905 | 15 Adar II 5665 | ||
| Shushan Purim 1906 | 15 Adar 5666 | ||
| Shushan Purim 1907 | 15 Adar 5667 | ||
| Shushan Purim 1908 | 15 Adar II 5668 |
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References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Shushan Purim” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
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