Hundreds of people gather on Dam Square in Amsterdam for national Hanukkah celebration
The national celebration of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah started on Thursday evening with the first lighting of candles placed in a hanukkiah, a candelabra with eight level branches for candles, and an elevated position for a ninth candle. Caretaker Justice and Security Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz and Rabbi Simcho Stanton were among those present on Dam Square in Amsterdam for the start of the festival, which continues until Friday, December 15.
Source: nltimes.nl