The Jewish Hanukkah is widely celebrated in Tirana and Pristina

 Menorah in Tirana at Mother Teresa Square

 In Tirana, the ceremony of lighting the first light of Menora (candlestick) took place today, December 22, at 6:00 pm in the Mother Teresa Square, under the direction of the Chief of the first Rabbi, Yoel Kaplan, while in Pristina at 17:00 in front of the National Theater of Kosovo, organized by Bet Israel Kosovo.

Today the capital of Albania has been completely lit.

On the occasion of the Festival of Lights, the Jewish Festival "Hanukkah" was lit at 6:00 pm the giant Menorah (candlestick).

HANUKKAH is celebrated in commemoration of the Maccabees' victory over the Greek-Syrian army, and the subsequent miracle of the rebuilding of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem and the restoration of its Menorah. The word "Hanukkah" means "Dedication".

It is held for eight nights and days, beginning on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, which can occur at any time from the end of November to the end of December in the Gregorian calendar. The festival takes place by lighting the candles of a candlestick with nine branches, called menorah (or hanukkiah). One branch is usually placed above or below the others and its candle is used to light the other eight candles.

Oculus News wishes Happy Hanukkah!