Absolute Mazl tov: How Jews in Jerusalem celebrated Purim

Joyful children in colorful hats dance while adults raise glasses to drink to the ancient and most cheerful holiday among the Jews — Purim. This holiday was established in memory of the salvation of the Jews who lived on the territory of the Persian Empire from extermination by Haman the Amalekite, a favorite of King Artaxerxes. It was in the V century BC. Purim is celebrated on the 14th and 15th of Adar according to the Jewish calendar. This year it's March 11 and 12.

The festivities in one of the oldest districts of Jerusalem, Mea Shearim, show that the Orthodox are able not only to fast, but also to have fun until they drop.

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Source: Daily Mail

A man in a smart suit dances during the celebration of Purim in the Mea Shearim area.

These friends decided to dress up for a feast in honor of Purim in the same funny hats.

Children dressed up in festive and carnival costumes watch as one of the adults briefly lay down to take a breath.

On the eve of Purim, the Orthodox do not eat or drink, but then, when the festive evening comes, they come off to the fullest. Songs sound, the house is shaken by dancing, and an indescribable atmosphere of fun and happiness reigns all around.

A man is helped to get up: that's what fun is until you drop.

The legs are no longer holding, but this participant of the festivities is still moving forward.

The children look at the adult lying on the floor and, obviously, tired of celebrating Purim.

Jewish youth in bright hats walk the streets in Purim.

Three friends walk through the streets of Jerusalem during the celebration of Purim.

In Purim, many people do not hold back at all regarding drinking.

One fell asleep, the second poured wine, and the third put his head on his elbow to take a nap. Purim is fun that requires a lot of energy.

Any horizontal surface, even a market counter, is used as a temporary shelter.