For 10 points, name this length of time taken up by Hanukkah.
Shinto funeral rites are influenced by the story of Amewakahiko, whose death was mourned withritual singing and dancing for this period of time. Mahakasyapa, the man who understood the FlowerSermon, was revered for only needing this much time to become an Arhat. A contentious Islamictheological debate concerns contradictions in the Qur'an over whether the creation occurred in sixdays or in this amount of time. Jesus Christ was at this age when he met Simeon and Anna at thetemple. This is the length of time that must pass after his birth before a (*) Jewish boy is circumcised.In a miraculous instance, the Maccabees witnessed a lamp with enough oil to last for one day only actuallykeep burning for this period of time. For 10 points, name this length of time taken up by Hanukkah.
Shinto funeral rites are influenced by the story of Amewakahiko, whose death was mourned withritual singing and dancing for this period of time.
eight days [or eight nights]