Shushan Purim is observed worldwide on March 4, celebrating the Jewish holiday of Purim, which commemorates the deliverance of the Jewish people from a plot to destroy them in the Persian Empire. While most Jews celebrate Purim on the 14th day of the Hebrew month Adar, those in Jerusalem and certain walled cities, including Shechem, Ramlah, and Prague, observe it on the 15th, known as Shushan Purim. This distinction arises because the Jews in Shushan fought their enemies for two days and rested on the 15th. The holiday typically involves public readings of the Scroll of Esther, festive meals, and the giving of gifts to the poor. Shushan Purim highlights the historical significance of these events and the resilience of the Jewish community.