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Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur is a religious observance for the Sikhism followers

Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur is a religious observance for the Sikhism followers.

Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur: November 24

Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur is a religious observance for the Sikhism followers. This day is NOT a public holiday in any country.
Sikhism followers remember the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur on November 24. He was beheaded as he refused to be forced to accept Islam as his religion and now stands as an example of freedom of choosing each one’s religion.

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Posted on 23 Nov 2011 in : November Holidays,Sikh Calendar


Birthday of Guru Har Gobind is a Sikh religious observance

Birthday of Guru Har Gobind is a religious observance for the Sikhism followers.

Birthday of Guru Har Gobind: July 5

Birthday of Guru Har Gobind is a religious observance for the Sikhism followers.

Guru Harghobind is also known as Sacha Badshah, or True King in English, he was the sixth Guru of Sikhism nad was born on June 19, 1595. His birthday is remembered and celebrated by all Sikhs on July 5.

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Posted on 04 Jul 2011 in : Sikh Calendar


The Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Commemorated by Sikhs

The Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev is commemorated around the world.

Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Date: June 16

The Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev is commemorated around the world.

Every religion has its own festivals and honors its own saints. Sikhism is no different. One such day which is very important to the Sikhs is the day when Guru Arjan Dev became a martyr. He was the first martyr, and every year on June 16, the Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev is commemorated. This day has been marked to honor him and has been commemorated since 1606.

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Posted on 15 Jun 2011 in : June Holidays,Sikh Calendar


Birthday of Guru Amar Das is a religious observance for the Sikhism followers

Birthday of Guru Amar Das is a religious observance for the Sikhism followers.

Birthday of Guru Amar Das: May 23

Birthday of Guru Amar Das is a religious observance for the Sikhism followers.
Sikhs celebrate the birthday of Guru Amar Das on May 23, he was the third of the ten Sikh Gurus. He was a late bloomer and only became Guru in is seventies, but still had a great influence in Sikhism.

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Posted on 22 May 2011 in : May Holidays,Sikh Calendar


Birthday of Guru Tegh Bahadur is a Sikh religious observance

Birthday of Guru Tegh Bahadur is a religious observance for the Sikhism followers.

Birthday of Guru Tegh Bahadur: April 16

Birthday of Guru Tegh Bahadur is a religious observance for the Sikhism followers.

Guru Tegh Bahadur was the ninth of Sikh Gurus, and was born on April 1, 1621. He is most revered for his teachings about religious freedom. Sadly he was executed in 1675 for refusing to convert to Islam.

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Posted on 16 Apr 2011 in : Sikh Calendar

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