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Yom Kippur, known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day in Judaism. In Montenegro, as in many other countries, Yom Kippur is observed by the small Jewish community present there. It is not a public holiday in the country, where Orthodox Christianity is the predominant religion. The Jewish community in Montenegro has a history that dates back centuries, with Jews having lived in the area since Roman times.
On Yom Kippur, Jewish people in Montenegro, like their co-religionists around the world, will typically observe a 25-hour fast from food and drink. The day is devoted to prayer and introspection. Religious services are held where individuals ask for forgiveness for sins committed over the past year and seek to purify themselves spiritually.
The main synagogue in Podgorica is where many of these observances take place. Activities such as working, driving or using electronics are generally refrained from on this day to keep it holy. The Kol Nidre service occurs on the eve of Yom Kippur; it features a solemn declaration repeated three times which releases individuals from vows made during the year.
During Yom Kippur, congregants will often spend much of the day at synagogue services that include reciting liturgy and prayers like the Vidui (confession of sins) and attending readings from the Torah.
In summary, while Yom Kippur is not a public holiday or widely celebrated across Montenegro due to its small Jewish population, those who observe it do so with traditional fasting and prayer services focused on atonement and repentance.