2 Maccabees 15:36

And they ordained all with a common decree in no case to let that day pass without solemnity, but to celebrate the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which in the Syrian tongue is called Adar, the day before Mardocheus' day.

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Overview of 2 Maccabees 15:36

Summary

Community institutes annual festival commemorating liberation victory

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Commemorative festival established

Estimated Time Period

c. 160 BC