Hindus and Jains celebrate Diwali on the 31 October, Sikhs on the 1 November and Buddhists on 15 November. Members of each faith from around London tell the BBC what Diwali means to them.

Diwali is a Hindu festival celebrating the victory of Prince Rama over the evil demon Ravana. On the same day, Sikhs celebrate a festival called Bandi Chor Divas, which marks the release of the ...

According to Pew Research Center, nearly 80% of Indians identify as Hindus, 14.2% practice Islam, 2.3% Christianity and 1.7% ...

Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth, fortune and prosperity, is also celebrated in Hindu households during the festival.

For Sikhs, meanwhile, Diwali celebrates sixth ... with people of all communities and religion joining in to celebrate. Diwali celebrations begin by devotees deep cleaning their homes and ...

Source: AP / AMAN SHARMA/AP Coinciding with Diwali, Bandi Chhor Diwas is a day when Sikhs celebrate freedom and enlightenment through many social and cultural traditions. Here's everything you ...

Diwali, the Festival of Light, is an important celebration for Hindus and Jains, with Sikhs also marking Bandi Chhor Divas on the same day. The festival, which symbolises the triumph of light over ...

Jains observe Diwali as the day the Lord Mahavira, the last of the great teachers, attained nirvana, which is liberation from the cycle of birth, death and rebirth. —Sikhs celebrate Bandi Chhor ...

Sikhs also celebrate Diwali, also known as Bandi Chhor Diwas. We will bring you the latest news of interest to the area's Sikh community. Sign up to our new UK Sikhs newsletter here ...

Traditional clothing, such as sarees, kurtas and lehengas, are worn. Diwali is a religious holiday that celebrates the victory of dharma over adharma, or good over evil. The holiday is celebrated ...