- Guru Nanak Jayanti, also called 'Guru Nanak Jayanti' or 'Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Birth Anniversary' will be celebrated on November 15 in 2024.
- This day is celebrated as the birth anniversary of the first Guru of Sikhism, Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
- Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born in 1469, and is considered the founder of Sikhism.
- His teachings were based on truth, justice, equality and humanity. His life and preachings were to spread the spirit of peace, love and brotherhood in the society.
- He was an advocate of harmony and unity between the Hindu-Muslim society.
- The celebration of Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated as 'Gurpurb'.
- On this day, special prayers, kirtans, recitation of Guru Granth Sahib and huge devotional programs are organized in the gurdwaras.
- The followers of Guru Nanak celebrate this day with great reverence and specially organize 'Nam Chadhai', 'Ang Sikhai' and 'Bhajan-Kirtan'.
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