Since 2009, Diwali has been celebrated at which UK prime ministerial residence?

Since 2009, Diwali has been celebrated at 10 Downing Street, the residence of the UK prime minister.

The first Downing Street Diwali celebration took place in October 2009, when Prime Minister Gordon Brown hosted an event and lit a ceremonial lamp. The tradition placed a major Hindu festival inside the UK’s central working residence and became a recurring form of recognition for Britain’s Hindu, Sikh, Jain, and other South Asian communities.

Later prime ministers continued hosting Diwali receptions or marking the festival at Number 10. These events commonly include the lighting of diyas, prayers or blessings, speeches, cultural performances, and community guests. The answer is sometimes confused with Buckingham Palace or Clarence House because members of the royal family have also attended Diwali events, but those are separate venues and traditions. “10 Downing Street” refers both to the famous address and, more broadly, the prime ministerial residence and office complex.