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Hundreds celebrate Diwali in Trafalgar Square rain

Diwali was marked by London Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities

PA Media Dancer — Diwali was marked by London Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities

Hundreds of people braved the rain and gathered at Trafalgar Square for London's Diwali celebration on Sunday.

The festival of lights included performances from the Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities.

London's mayor Sadiq Khan said the Diwali celebrations across London over the next few weeks would be the biggest outside of India.

He described Sunday's festival as "an amazing day".

Hundreds of dancers took part in the festivities

PA Media Dancers — Hundreds of dancers took part in the festivities

Police officers were among those enjoying the music

PA Media police — Police officers were among those enjoying the music

Umbrellas were needed as crowds braved showers during the festivals

PA Media Dancers — Umbrellas were needed as crowds braved showers during the festivals

Mayor Sadiq Khan hailed the celebrations as "an amazing day"

PA Media Dancer — Mayor Sadiq Khan hailed the celebrations as "an amazing day"