Leeds lights up blue for Yom Kippur

“Yom Tov to all those observing!”

It is the second time in recent days that the city has marked Jewish festivals with blue light.

Last week, the council shared a photograph of Leeds Civic Hall, overlooking Millennium Square, also illuminated in cobalt.

The town hall lit up for Rosh Hashanah (Facebook, Leeds City Council)[Missing Credit]

It said: “Buildings across the city centre will light up in blue tonight to mark Rosh Hashanah, a special festival celebrating Jewish New Year.

“Rosh Hashanah, meaning 'head of the year', commemorates the creation of the world and is a time for making a fresh start.”

The council wished a “Shanah tova to all those who are celebrating!”

It is unusual for civic buildings to be illuminated for Jewish holidays, with the bright displays more commonly marking royal celebrations, major national anniversaries or moments of collective mourning.