Civic buildings across Leeds will be lighting up yellow this evening to mark an important occasion.
Wednesday March 23 is the day on which Leeds residents are being encouraged to come together an reflect on the collective loss and impact due to the pandemic over the last two years.
It was designated a National Day of Reflection by the Marie Curie charity.
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Elsewhere in the city, there was a minute's silence at 12pm to mark loved ones who died during the pandemic, and a death café run by Leeds Bereavement Forum so people could come and speak about death.
Councillor James Lewis, Leeds City Council leader, said: “There’s absolutely no doubt that COVID-19 has had an enormous impact on all our lives.
"This annual day will give us all time to pause and think about this unprecedented loss and the grief many people have experienced in the days ahead. I’d encourage everyone to play their part and find time to pause and reflect for a while.”
Councillor Salma Arif, Leeds City Council's executive member for Public Health and Active Lifestyles, said: “Today is a chance to take a moment and reflect on those no longer with us, to think of the families left behind, and to look forward positively to the future.
"I would also like to extend my thanks and praise to the communities of Leeds for coming together during this time to provide love and understanding to the people who needed it the most.”
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