Guru Tegh Bahadur's Martyrdom Day
November 24 - FRIDAY
Observance: Restricted Holiday Holiday (India)
"Honoring Guru Tegh Bahadur's supreme sacrifice for protecting religious freedom and human rights."
Commemorating the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru who sacrificed his life for religious freedom.
Traditions:
- Holding prayer services and reciting Gurbani at Gurdwaras
- Organizing processions (Nagar Kirtans) singing hymns
- Distributing langar (community meals) to all visitors
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Fun Fact:
Guru Tegh Bahadur was martyred in 1675 for refusing to convert to Islam and defending Kashmiri Pandits.