Costume

Iranians defy Islamic regime with Halloween celebrations as several reportedly detained

Security forces reportedly beat and detained revelers in Tehran as Iranians donned costumes and went without hijabs, defying new restrictions on Halloween events.

An Iranian celebrates Halloween on the streets of Iran this screenshot of a video posted on social media, October 31, 2026.
Costumes that convey power, immunity or even defiance

An educational psychologist reveals: What your child’s costume says about them

 Israelis are seen in costume for the holiday of Purim, in Jerusalem.

Triple Purim: How Jerusalemites celebrate this year’s three-day extravaganza

An illustrative image of a child at a window.

Purim costumes come off, the pain of abuse lasts a lifetime - opinion


'It's a way to cope': Jerusalem anime convention gathers amid threat of Iran attack

The event featured various craft and fashion vendors, manga and anime booths, a cosplay contest, lectures, and panels.

 SCENES FROM last week’s Animatsuri anime convention in Jerusalem.

HIT students bring joy to disabled children with 'dream costumes' project for Purim

"Mom, I want a wheelchair because I want to be cool like them!" – Children with disabilities at Beit Issie Shapiro embrace holiday spirit with customized costumes that incorporate mobility aids.

 A child with his wheelchair dressed as a bulldozer.

Rejoicing in the shadow of war: Keep children safe during Purim events

Celebrate Purim safely: Avoid costume hazards and fireworks dangers. Learn essential safety tips from IIOSH for a joyful and risk-free holiday!

 MEGILLAT ESTHER is read – with a becostumed queen in attendance– on Purim eve 2023, in Tel Aviv’s Great Synagogue.

IDF soldier costumes top the charts for Purim 2024 post Oct. 7

This year's festivities, deeply influenced by the events of October 7, see a significant shift in costume preferences among children.

IDF soldier costumes have become the most popular choice for Purim 2024. March 6, 2024.

No Sinwar costumes: Israeli schools ban controversial Purim costumes for 2024

The Education Ministry guides teachers and students on celebratory costumes to avoid alarm or stress, offers dialogue on choosing creative costumes that will encourage positive energy in school

Purim Costume - Nir School Kiryat Ono, 14.3.2022

Vermont ski resort fires workers over Nazi armbands at costume party

NBC5 reported that following the termination of the workers, they were removed from the State Department's Exchange Visitor Program and would be returning to their hometowns.

Nazi uniforms and a Swastika flag that were confiscated by the Berlin police during raids against German neo-Nazis

Convention lets Israelis celebrate anime, manga in Jerusalem

Animatsuri was held at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem by the Association for Manga and Anime in Israel in cooperation with the Japanese embassy.

 COSPLAYERS DRESS UP as characters from ‘Avatar The Last Airbender’ at Animatsuri in Jerusalem, on August 24, 2023.

Japanese man spends over NIS 50,000 to become a dog

Addressing criticism that he has received, Toco assured the publish that his dream of becoming a dog, while an animalistic desire, was not a fetish.

Saxson, a collie dog, rests during the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York, U.S., February 8, 2020

Sun bear is definitely not a human in a costume, Chinese zoo says

After a video showing their sun bear standing sparked online rumors that it was actually a person in a costume, the zoo released a statement assuring the public otherwise.

Sun Bear (Helarctos Malayanus) Pengo At Enclosure At Wellington Zoo, Wellington New Zealand.

MKs in disguise: Israeli lawmakers dress up for Purim

Several Israeli MKs and ministers took the time to make costumes that either reflected Purim merriment or contained political meanings.

 Israeli National Missions Minister Orit Struck is seen in Hebron dressed as Supreme Court Chief Justice Esther Hayut for the holiday of Purim, on March 7, 2023.