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SIKH HOLIDAY CALENDAR AND FESTIVALS

Upcoming Sikh Holidays

DAYDATEHOLIDAY
SundaySunOct 20, 2024Oct 20Birth of the Guru Granth
FridayFriNov 01, 2024Nov 01Diwali
FridayFriNov 15, 2024Nov 15Guru Nanak Birthday
SundaySunNov 24, 2024Nov 24Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib
MondayMonJan 06, 2025Jan 06Guru Gobind Singh Birthday
MondayMonJan 13, 2025Jan 13Maghi - Lohri
FridayFriMar 14, 2025Mar 14Holi
FridayFriMar 14, 2025Mar 14Hola Mohalla
MondayMonApr 14, 2025Apr 14Vaisakhi
MondayMonApr 28, 2025Apr 28Birthday of Guru Angad Dev
FridayFriMay 30, 2025May 30Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Sahib
TuesdayTueOct 21, 2025Oct 21Diwali
ThursdayThuOct 23, 2025Oct 23Birth of the Guru Granth
WednesdayWedNov 05, 2025Nov 05Guru Nanak Birthday
MondayMonNov 24, 2025Nov 24Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib

Sikh Festivals and Sikh Religious Calendar

It is believed that Sikhism is originated in Punjab, which is now in India and Pakistan during 16th century. Now more than 20 million people follow Sikhism worldwide, mostly staying in India. Sikhism is recognized as one of the youngest religions in the world.

Sikhism was founded by Guru Nanak and his nine successors (considered as ten Gurus of Sikhism). Guru Nanak was born in the year of 1469. He spreads a simple message “Ek Onkar” means “We are all one, with the One Creator of all Creation”. Guru Nanak's students were known as Sikhs, the word “Sikh” means "seeker of truth". The scripture of the Sikhs is known as “Sri Guru Granth Sahib” considered as their living Guru, the hymns of the Gurus they refer are known as Gurbani, and their place of worship is known as “Gurudwara”.

The Ten Gurus of Sikhism are Guru Nanak, Guru Angad, Guru Amar Das, Guru Ram Das, Guru Arjan, Guru Har Gobind, Guru Har Rai, Guru Har Krishan, Guru Tegh Bahadur, Guru Gobind Singh.

The Noble teachings of Sikhism are:
  - There is only one God and the name of the God is Truth
  - Recognize inner truth through meditation and chanting
  - Live a simple and honest life
  - Treat everyone equally
  - Serve others