Shushan Purim 1971 / שׁוּשָׁן פּוּרִים 5731
Purim celebrated in Jerusalem and walled cities 🎭️📜
Shushan Purim for Hebrew Year 5731 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 1969 | 15 Adar 5729 | ||
| Shushan Purim 1970 | 15 Adar II 5730 | ||
| Shushan Purim 1971 | 15 Adar 5731 | ||
| Shushan Purim 1972 | 15 Adar 5732 | ||
| Shushan Purim 1973 | 15 Adar II 5733 | ||
| Shushan Purim 1974 | 15 Adar 5734 | ||
| Shushan Purim 1975 | 15 Adar 5735 | ||
| Shushan Purim 1976 | 15 Adar II 5736 |
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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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