Diwali will be celebrated in Trafalgar Square on Sunday 16 October 2005 between 4pm - 8pm. The celebrations start at 4pm with messages and prayers for peace, plus a variety of music and dance performances. Following the grand finale the event concludes at 8pm.

Trafalgar Square will be transformed with magical light displays and floating lanterns, a big model of the elephant Ganesh and blessed snacks/sweets. Special guests include Bobby Friction and Kabir Bedi.