Children in Stamford Hill, north London on March 14, 2025, dress in colourful costumes as they celebrate the Jewish festival of Purim. The festival involves the reading of the Book of Esther which describes the defeat of Haman, the Persian king's adviser, who plotted to massacre the Jewish people 2,500 years ago, but the event was prevented by Esther's courage. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Alamy Live News)
