Multifaith Calendar
Guru Nanak Dev Ji Jayanti (Sikhism)
Date and Time
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Description
What is Guru Nanak Dev Ji Jayanti?
- This day celebrates the birth of the first Sikh guru or spiritual teacher, Guru Nanak.
- It is one of the most sacred festivals in Sikhism.
- In the Sikh faith, festivities revolve around the anniversaries of the 10 Sikh gurus. These gurus were responsible for shaping the beliefs of the Sikhs. Their birthdays occasions for celebration and prayer among the community.
- Guru Nanak Jayanti is often marked with prayer processions, hymns, free sweets, martial arts (‘Gatka’), as well as services to the community. (National Today)
Recurring
This event also occurs on 11/30/24, 11/24/26 and 11/14/27