Guru Nanak Jayanti

November 24 - TUESDAY

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Observance: Gazetted Holiday Holiday (India)

"The sacred birthday of Sikhism's founder celebrating his message of equality and devotion to one God."

Celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism and first of the ten Sikh Gurus.

Traditions:

Starting with Prabhat Pheris (early morning processions) singing hymns through streets
Reading the entire Guru Granth Sahib continuously (Akhand Path) for 48 hours
Organizing Nagar Kirtan processions with the holy book on decorated floats

Guru Nanak traveled over 28,000 kilometers across Asia spreading his message of 'Ek Onkar' (One God).

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