The event – held at the Garden Room in Clifton Park – included speeches from the Mayor of Rotherham Cllr Rukhsana Ismail, council leader Cllr Chris Read, chief executive John Edwards, representatives from local faith communities including Rabbi Yonosan Golomb Reverend Justine Smith and Imam Sadaqat Hussain.
Musical performances by pupils from Wales High School and St Bernard's Catholic High School's choir also formed part of the commemoration.
A spokesperson for Rotherham Council said the event “encourages people of all ages to listen, learn, and carry these stories forward, helping to preserve memory and strengthen understanding between generations”.
Our photographer Kerrie Beddows was there to mark the occasion.
5. Imam Sadaqat Hussain from the Rotherham Council of Mosques recited a poem during the Holocaust Memorial Day service,.
POETRY: Imam Sadaqat Hussain from the Rotherham Council of Mosques recited a poem during the service Photo: Kerrie Beddows
6. Tim Mulroy of the Holocaust Education Trust spoke about his family's experience during the Holocaust Memorial Day service.
HISTORY: Tim Mulroy of the Holocaust Education Trust spoke about his family's experience Photo: Kerrie Beddows
7. The Mayor of Rotherham Cllr Rukhsana Ismail, introduced and led a one minute's silence at the recent Holocaust Memorial Day service at the Garden Room, Clifton Park.
SERVICE: The Mayor of Rotherham Cllr Rukhsana Ismail, introduced and led a one minute's silence Photo: Kerrie Beddows
8. Students from Wales High School performed 'Together for Tomoroow' a song written especially for Holocaust Memorial Day.
POWERFUL: Students from Wales High School performed 'Together for Tomorrow', a song written especially for Holocaust Memorial Day. Photo: Kerrie Beddows