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Purim comes from Pur which means "casting lots" which is what Haman did to decide what day the Purim massacre would be on.
Source: Esther 9:26 - Wherefore they called these days Purim after the name of Pur.
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∙ 12y agoPurm (פורים) is the Hebrew word for lots. Haman drew lots to determine the date that the Jews would be exterminated, but instead he was executed on that date.
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What is the Hebrew name for Purim?
"Purim" (פורים) is the Hebrew name for Purim.
What is the English name for the feast of Purim?
It's called Purim, like in Hebrew.
Name a judaism festival?
Purim
How is the Purim celebrated?
by reading the book of Ester and shouting at Harman's name.
What religion celebrates Purim?
Judaism.See also:The origins of Purim
What doesshushan purim mean?
Shushan Purim: Purim is during the Hebrew Month of 'Shushan'. simple enough?
When was Purim in 1879?
Purim was on Sunday, March 9, 1879 (Shushan Purim was on Monday March 10)
How do you spell purim in spanish?
Celebración judía, Purim
When was Purim in 2008?
Purim was on March 21 in 2008.
What do hasidim think of purim?
Purim is part of Judaism. Hassidim keep Purim just like other Jews.
When is purim going to be celebrated in 2009?
Purim is celebrated on the 14th of Adar. In the Gregorian calendar, Purim _was_ March 10, 2009. Next year, Purim will be on February 28.
What is the meaning of 'Adloyada' on Purim?
Until you don't know...the difference between the names Mordechai and Haman read in Megillat Esther. Also used as a name for a carnival or party on Purim from this idea.
