Vaisakhi
April 14 - TUESDAY
Observance: Restricted Holiday Holiday (India)
"A dual celebration of harvest and the birth of the Khalsa, Sikhism's baptized community."
Sikh New Year and harvest festival commemorating the formation of the Khalsa in 1699.
Traditions:
- Visiting gurdwaras for special prayers and Nagar Kirtan processions
- Performing the traditional Bhangra and Gidda folk dances
- Sharing community meals (langar) and distributing sweet kada prasad
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Fun Fact:
On Vaisakhi 1699, Guru Gobind Singh created the Khalsa and gave Sikhs the surname 'Singh' (lion) and 'Kaur' (princess).