People of all ages got in the mood by wearing extravagant outfits, with a tiger, ninja, and cowboys among those on show in Greater Manchester
Manchester’s Jewish community celebrate the holiday of Purim, with some dressing up in costumes, and giving gifts.
Jewish people around Greater Manchester have donned their best fancy dress to celebrate the festival of Purim today. Purim is a holiday which commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from annihilation at the hands of Haman, an official of the Achaemenid Empire, more than 2,000 years ago. It is celebrated during the Hebrew month of Adar - which commonly falls either in February or March.
Members of the Jewish community will often gather in synagogues to listen to a recitation of the Megillah. Many attendants, especially children, are often found dressed in colourful costumes and masks to represent different characters from the story. Some may also choose to exchange gift baskets, known as 'mishloach manot', which can include food and drinks to ensure that everyone has enough to eat and drink at the Purim feast. Others may also choose Purim as a day to donate to charity for the year.visited Prestwich and Broughton earlier today to see the wonderful outfits that people in the areas have donned for the occasion and we have collected some of the best in the gallery below.
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