Israelis Don Costumes to Celebrate Purim Amid Covid-19

Despite the raging Covid-19 pandemic and the three-day night curfew, many Israelis put on costumes to celebrate Purim (Jewish carnival-like holiday) causing worries about a new surge in infections.

The streets of Israel’s most vibrant city Tel Aviv-Yafo were packed with thousands of revelers wearing colorful costumes of superheroes, and legendary characters.

In order to prevent mass gatherings, the government imposed a three-night curfew postponing parades, festivals, and parties nationwide.

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