Birthday of the Guru Nanak Ji
Fri, Nov 15
|All Day
Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Guru Nanak’s Prakash Utsav and Guru Nanak Dev Ji Jayanti, celebrates the birth of the first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak. This is one of the most sacred festivals in Sikhism since these gurus were responsible for shaping the beliefs of the Sikhs.
Time & Location
Nov 15, 2024, 12:00 AM
All Day
About the event
In the Sikh faith, festivities revolve around the anniversaries of the 10 Sikh gurus. These gurus were responsible for shaping the beliefs of the Sikhs. Their birthdays, known as ‘Gurpurab’, are occasions for celebration and prayer among the community. Guru Nanak Jayanti is marked with prayer processions, hymns, free sweets, martial arts (‘Gatka’), as well as services to the community. Click HERE to view the resources developed by National Today.