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Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
The birthday of the tenth Sikh Guru — founder of the Khalsa.
January 6Lunar calendar
Why It Matters
Guru Gobind Singh Ji (1666-1708) was the tenth and final human Sikh Guru. He founded the Khalsa, gave Sikhs their distinct identity (the 5 Ks), and declared the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal living Guru.
How It Is Observed
Akhand Path (48-hour reading of Guru Granth Sahib), Nagar Kirtan (street procession), Gurdwara services, recitation of Guru Gobind Singh's compositions (Chaupai Sahib, Jaap Sahib), Langar.
Note on dates: This holiday follows a lunar or lunisolar calendar. The date shown is approximate for 2025–2026. Exact dates may vary by one or two days depending on moon sighting and regional tradition. Always confirm with your local community.