London permits fireworks for Diwali and Chinese Lunar New Year

London permits fireworks for Diwali and Chinese Lunar New Year

A majority of council has once again voted to permit backyard fireworks to celebrate Diwali and Chinese Lunar New Year. Last August, council voted 10-5 in support of expanding the number of... Read more »
The restaurants hosting Diwali celebrations in south east London

The restaurants hosting Diwali celebrations in south east London

Diwali is on November 12, otherwise known by many who celebrate it as the Festival of Light. We’ve rounded up four of the restaurants in south east London hosting Diwali celebrations this... Read more »
London’s Southall, ‘Little India,’ marks Diwali and Rishi Sunak’s win

London’s Southall, ‘Little India,’ marks Diwali and Rishi Sunak’s win

October 24, 2022 at 6:23 p.m. EDT The Hindu community of Southall in west London is marking Diwali on the same day Rishi Sunak was tapped as the first person of color,... Read more »
West Hampstead’s Diwali Basket Brigade gets to work

West Hampstead’s Diwali Basket Brigade gets to work

Published: 12:28 PM October 11, 2022 Diwali Basket Brigade has returned with its annual charitable food project.  With distribution by Food Bank Aid to foodbanks in north London, the organisation aims to provide... Read more »
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Diwali 2021: 5 events in North and East London

Published: 3:22 PM November 5, 2021 Updated: 3:36 PM November 5, 2021 To celebrate The Festival of Lights, enjoyed by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world, a series of... Read more »