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It too follows the original biblical account and includes additional traditions matching those found in the Greek version and Josephus whom the author claims as a source with the exception of the details of the letters found in the latter works.

It has been also customary since the time of the early Medieval era of the to unroll the whole Megillah before reading it, in order to give it the appearance of an epistle.

The Shoshanat Yaakov prayer is sung at the conclusion of the Megillah reading.

It is therefore customary in certain towns including , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and to celebrate Purim on the 14th and hold an additional megillah reading on the 15th with no blessings.

Torah learning [ ] There is a widespread tradition to study the Jewish Torah in a synagogue on Purim morning, during an event called "Yeshivas Mordechai Hatzadik" to commemorate all the Jews who were inspired by Mordechai to learn Torah to overturn the evil decree against them.

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Women's megillah readings have become increasingly common in more liberal , though women may only read for other women, according to Ashkenazi authorities.

In 1942, on Purim, the Nazis murdered over 5000 Jews, mostly children, in the Minsk Ghetto.

The concept was possibly influenced by the Roman and spread across Europe.

Haman planned to exterminate all of the Jews.

Extensions of festivals which are similar to Shushan Purim and Purim Katan [ ]• : 1 January 2014 at the Chabad.

The Adloyada carnival in Tel Aviv has been a prominent feature of Purim observance in modern Israel.