UK government apologizes for serving meat and alcohol at Diwali event, upsetting some British Hindus.

Downing Street has apologized for serving meat and alcohol at a recent Diwali celebration, following complaints from British Hindus. Despite no prohibition in Hinduism, many Hindus choose to abstain from these. Conservative MP Shivani Raja voiced her disappointment, calling it a "disappointing lack of knowledge of customs." Downing Street acknowledged the mistake and assured it won't happen again.

November 15, 2024
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