Diwali Lights

Monday 24 October is Diwali day, a major event celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains, as well as some Buddhists.

Dazzling displays of colourful lights and bright earthen oil lamps have illuminated homes and streets across India as people celebrated Diwali on Monday.

Diwali celebrations got underway in Leicester last night for the annual lights switch-on. It's the biggest outside of India.