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London: British Muslim Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has declared the annual Diwali on the Square event held at Trafalgar Square in the UK capital as a unifying festival that attracted hundreds to the iconic landmark over the weekend.

Themed this year around “Educate, Illuminate, Celebrate”, Sunday’s Diwali on the Square free festive gathering witnessed giant queues extending for miles as crowds descended upon Trafalgar Square for Indian music, dance, devotional bhajans and street food stalls.

The family-friendly activities included sari and turban tying, yoga and meditation, henna, puppet shows and dance workshops.

“Those of you here are proud Londoners, proudly British, proudly English, but also proudly Hindu, Sikh and Jain; you can be a proud Londoner and celebrate Diwali,” said

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