Diwali, also known as Deepawali meaning “rows of lighted lamps”, is a festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists across the world. It takes place every autumn between October and November, with the date changing every year. In 2024 it begins on Thursday 31st October at 10:22 am until Friday, 1 November at 12:46 pm. 

How are you celebrating Diwali this year? 
We’d love to hear how you are celebrating. Please feel free to get in touch and share your story. Send us an email along with any of your fantastic photos to info@s4bmanchester.co.uk or share them on social media not forgetting to tag @s4bmanchester so we can ‘like’ them. 

Kids, why not take this Diwali quiz to see how much you know about the festival. 

From all of us here at S4B, Shubh Diwali to all of our customers, colleagues and partners who are celebrating this week.