Israelis celebrate Jewish holiday of Purim

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(21 Mar 2019) Israelis took to the streets on Thursday dressed up in costumes to celebrate Purim. • Thousands participated in the parade, featuring colourful floats and children dancing and singing their way through the streets. • The parade was held in Holon near Tel Aviv. • Jews traditionally celebrate Purim by wearing costumes and giving to the poor. • Purim commemorates the Jews' salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Book of Esther. • The Jewish faithful read from the megillah (scroll) of Esther, one of the five scrolls that are part of the biblical canon. • • Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork • Twitter: / ap_archive • Facebook: / aparchives • Instagram: / apnews • • • You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...

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