There are many unique ritual objects used for specific Jewish holidays. The most recognizable to those outside of Judaism is the Hanukah menorah, or Hanukiah. Hanukah, also known as The Festival of Lights, commemorates the victory of the Jews over the Syrian Greeks in 164 B.C.E. The story tells us that the Jews found only enough ritual oil in the desecrated Temple to light the Temple menorah (a seven-branched candelabra) for one day, but, miraculously, the oil lasted for eight days allowing enough time to make more oil. Hanukiot (plural for Hanukiah) have nine candles, one for each of the eight days of Hanukah, and a ninth candle, the shamash, that is used to light the others.