Two of people took to the streets of the Israeli capital today to mark the annual festival of Purim . The holiday commemorates the foiling of a 5th century plot to annihilate all Jews in ancient Persian empire . Celebrations have been held around the world , including London , with children encouraged to wear fancy dress .
Thousands of people took to the streets of the Israeli capital today to mark the annual festival of Purim . The holiday commemorates the foiling of a 5th century plot to annihilate all Jews in ancient Persian empire . Celebrations have been held around the world , including London , with children encouraged to wear fancy dress .