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Chamber and committees

Edinburgh Diwali

  • Submitted by: Foysol Choudhury, Lothian, Scottish Labour.
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 09 December 2021
  • Motion reference: S6M-02468

That the Parliament acknowledges the work done by Edinburgh Diwali; notes that Edinburgh Diwali is a registered charity that has been organising the first public Diwali in Edinburgh since 2015; further notes that the Edinburgh Diwali Committee has representations from different faiths from across different regions of India who are settled in Edinburgh and has been headed by Rajnish Singh, one of the founder members of the organisation, since 2020; considers that Diwali is the most popular Indian festival that celebrates victory of good over evil and light over darkness; further acknowledges that Edinburgh Diwali has become one of the key community led festivals in the city over the years, with cross community support, and understands that the event has historically been free and open to all, which enables all who are interested to enjoy the parade, music, dance and fireworks in the city centre.


Supported by: Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Jackie Baillie, Neil Bibby, Sarah Boyack, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Annabelle Ewing, Russell Findlay, Pam Gosal, Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon, Ruth Maguire, Stuart McMillan, Marie McNair, Paul O'Kane, Mark Ruskell, Collette Stevenson, Paul Sweeney, Tess White, Brian Whittle