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 LAKSMI DIVALI

Laksmi Divali traditions in Britain


HALLOWEEN

General information on Halloween in Britain
Halloween games and traditions


MISCHIEF NIGHT (November 4th)

Tricks and fun on the night before Guy Fawkes Day
 

GUY FAWKES DAY (November 5th)

Guy Fawkes Day / Bonfire Night information


RAMADAN

Ramadan in Britain

NAVARATRI (Hinduism)

Festival of Nine Nights. Devotees celebrate the victory of power over evil For more information, click here

http://www.swaminarayan.org/festivals/navaratri/index.htm

SUKKOT (Judaism)

This commemeorates the Jewish people's wanderings in the desert and culminates with special services on the seventh day - Hoshana Rabbah. For more information, click here.

http://www.ou.org/chagim/sukkot/default.htm

SIMCHAT TORAH (Judaism)

Rejoicing of The Torah - a special celebration of the closing of the High Holidays season. Cycle of Biblical readings in synagogues completed and begun again in joyous celebration and festivity. For more information, click here.

http://www.ou.org/chagim/shmini-simchat/default.htm


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