Menorah emoji meaning

The menorah emoji shows a menorah, which is a nine-branched candelabrum that is an important symbol in the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. This special menorah is also called a Hanukkiah and is lit during the eight nights of Hanukkah to honor the festival's story and tradition. The ninth branch, called the shamash or helper candle, is used to light the other candles. The emoji represents Hanukkah, Jewish culture, and the celebration of light and miracles. It reminds people of this meaningful holiday and is often shared in messages during the season.

The menorah emoji was approved in Unicode 8.0 and added in Emoji 1.0, see related proposal L2/14174