Deputy State Minister for Reconciliation and Civic Equality Lia Gigauri congratulates Jews living in Georgia with Hanukkah. She attended the event in Tbilisi's big synagogue with the Prime Minister, Mayor of Tbilisi, Speaker of the Parliament and other members of the Government. 

Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days, starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, which may occur at any time from late November to late December in the Gregorian calendar. It is also known as the Festival of Lights.

The feast lasts for 8 days and each day one candle is lit. This is the main ritual of this holiday.