If you see kids running around in costumes next week ... A man named Haman hatched a plan to annihilate all the Jews in ancient Persia; he manipulated King Achashverosh to help carry it out.

Since ancient ... of a Persian riding dress. Unlike England, the Achaemenid empire never had an outright crown—instead, an article by the museum explains, initiates donned an ornate costume ...

The name “Purim” means “lots” in ancient Persian, referring to the lots ... which is why many Jewish people wear costumes and masks on Purim — it’s said to to emulate the way Esther ...

Purim commemorates the dramatic events recorded in the Book of Esther, set in ancient Persia around the 5th ... traditions is dressing up in vibrant costumes, reflecting the theme of hidden ...

The event sees people in Israel go to work wearing costumes and dress up to go to the synagogue. The Jewish holiday of Purim - which means 'lots' in ancient Persian - is celebrated every year on ...

The ancient Greek historian Herodotus stressed the demand for castrated boys at the court of the Persian kings. But the market for eunuchs was evidently larger than just the Persian court.