Guru Nanak Gurpurab, also known as Guru Nanak Jayanti or Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Prakash Utsav, is a significant religious festival celebrated by Sikhs around the world. It marks the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus.
Guru Nanak Gurpurab usually falls in the month of November, according to the Nanakshahi calendar, which is based on the solar calendar. The celebration typically includes prayers, kirtan (devotional singing), processions, and readings from the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of Sikhism. It’s a time for Sikhs to reflect on the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, which emphasize the importance of equality, compassion, and service to humanity.