Today marks the Jewish holiday of Purim and will see members of the community gather at synagogues all across the country.
In the Jewish calendar, Purim is celebrated on the 14th day of the month of Adar which commonly falls either in February or March. It's important to note that if Purim falls on the Sabbath, then communities will move celebrations to a different day, however, this is not the case this year.
Purim is a very special occasion in the Jewish community as it provides time to remember the survival of the community more than 2,000 years ago from a sinister plot. You may also see many members of the Jewish community dressed up in bright and extravagant costumes today.
