Liverpool FC hosted a special event to celebrate the festival of Diwali. _(Image: LFC)_
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Liverpool FC hosted a special event to celebrate the festival of Diwali.
The club worked alongside BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir when planning the event, which included educational messages on Diwali, a peace ceremony and celebratory musical performances.
A 'Faith in Football' panel formed a key part of the event, with contributions from Rishi Jain, the club's director of impact, Roopa Vyas, chief operating officer of Her Game Too, and Harinder Singh, founder of cultuRED - LFC's multifaith supporters' group.
Liverpool FC hosted a special event to celebrate the festival of Diwali. _(Image: LFC)_
Liverpool FC hosted a special event to celebrate the festival of Diwali. _(Image: LFC)_
Jain said: "It was a privilege to welcome so many people to Anfield for our first Diwali celebration, which included supporters, key stakeholders and many new faces from across the Hindu community.
"Through Red Together, we are committed to creating inclusive spaces that reflect and respect the traditions of the diverse communities across the Liverpool City Region and beyond, and this event is another important step in that journey."
The event follows an Iftar during Ramadan.