1 Maccabees 7:49

49 And they decreed that this day should be celebrated each year on the thirteenth day of Adar.

1 Maccabees 7:49 In-Context

47 Then the Jews seized the spoils and the plunder, and they cut off Nicanor's head and the right hand which he so arrogantly stretched out, and brought them and displayed them just outside Jerusalem.

48 The people rejoiced greatly and celebrated that day as a day of great gladness.

49 And they decreed that this day should be celebrated each year on the thirteenth day of Adar.

50 So the land of Judah had rest for a few days.