On Friday, November 10th, the celebration of Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas took place in the presence of Her Royal Highness, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh. The event was overseen by The Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. Numerous lords, MPs, ambassadors, and dignitaries, along with HH Shri Rajrajeshwar Guruji and community leaders, were invited to attend the celebration at Lancaster House in London.