Yom Kippur Started at Sunset

CREATED Sep. 25, 2012

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Yom Kippur the holiest day on the Jewish calendar is underway across the world.

The holiday began at sunset Tuesday. The Day of Atonement is traditionally spent fasting and praying.

In Jerusalem, Rabbis led prayers of penitence in front of the Western Wall which is the holiest site for Jews.