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Forum of Britain celebrates Diwali at the House of Commons
Hindu Forum of Britain
celebrates Diwali at the House of Commons
27th October 2010
The
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, Attorney General
Dominic Grieve and the leader of the Labour Party
Ed Miliband all helped to light the lamp for the
Hindu Forum of Britain's celebration of Diwali -
the festival of lights. The event held at the House
of Commons on Wednesday 27th October 2010 was attended
by over twenty MPs from all parties, Peers, local
councillors, community leaders, volunteers and members
of the public in one of the largest gatherings of
Hindus in the House. Vijay Mallya, Founder of United
Breweries and Member of India's Rajya Sabha (Upper
House) made a guest appearance after receiving 'Entrepreneur
of the Year' accolade at The Asian Awards the night
before.
Diwali
is an important five -day festival celebrated by
Hindus, Sikhs and Jains, which occurs between mid-October
and mid-November. It is celebrated throughout India
and in many other countries. On the occasion of
Diwali lamps are lit to signify the victory of good
over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over
ignorance. The word Diwali or Deepavali, in its
full form, means 'a row of lamps.' Diwali marks
a new beginning, a renewal of commitment to family
values, and represents the universally revered values
of love, reflection, forgiveness and knowledge.
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