Guru Tegh Bahadur's Martyrdom Day
November 24 - TUESDAY
Observance: Restricted Holiday Holiday (India)
"Honors the supreme sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur who died defending the right to religious freedom."
Commemorates the martyrdom of the ninth Sikh Guru who sacrificed his life protecting religious freedom.
Traditions:
- Holding prayer services (Akhand Path) at gurdwaras in Guru's memory
- Reciting verses from Guru Granth Sahib about courage and sacrifice
- Organizing lectures about Guru Tegh Bahadur's life and martyrdom
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Fun Fact:
Guru Tegh Bahadur is the only person in history to sacrifice his life for another religion's right to practice freely.