📙 Chapter 4: A Modern, Thriving Society
Diwali, a festival of lights, is celebrated by both Hindu and Sikh communities in the UK.
Correct answer: True
✓ True
B False
💡 Explanation
The paragraph explicitly states that Diwali is a 'Hindu and Sikh festival of lights' celebrated in the UK.
Key facts to remember
- Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha — Muslim festivals
- Diwali — Hindu and Sikh festival of lights
- Hannukah — Jewish; Vaisakhi — Sikh new year
Why this is the answer
From the official Life in the UK study material — 4.3.2 Religious festivals:
Other religious festivals celebrated in the UK include Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha (Muslim festivals), Diwali (Hindu and Sikh festival of lights), Hannukah (Jewish festival of lights), and Vaisakhi (Sikh new year festival). These festivals reflect the UK's religious diversity and are celebrated by communities across the country.
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