United KingdomSociety 11 · A modern society
Which festival lasts eight days and involves lighting candles on a menorah?
- aDiwali
- bHanukkahCorrect answer
- cVaisakhi
- dEid al-Adha
Why?
Hanukkah is a Jewish festival, usually in November or December. One more candle is lit on the menorah each night to remember the Jewish people's struggle for religious freedom. Diwali also uses lights, but it is a Hindu and Sikh festival.
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