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Guru Nanak Gurpurab
ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਗੁਰਪੁਰਬ
November (Kartik Purnima) · 3 days
Gurpurab marks the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji (1469), the first Sikh Guru, whose teachings of one God, equality, honest living, and seva form the foundation of Sikhism. It is the most universally observed Sikh festival, centred on the Guru Granth Sahib and continuous devotional practice.
What to do
Akhand Path
A continuous 48-hour reading of the entire Guru Granth Sahib, concluding on the Gurpurab.
Nagar Kirtan
Procession led by the Panj Pyare with hymn-singing.
Langar
Community free meal open to all.
Getting ready
Sign up for a slot to read during the Akhand Path
Volunteer for langar seva
In the diaspora
Gurdwaras across the US hold Akhand Path and Nagar Kirtan; some coordinate city processions. Langar is offered to the wider community, often as interfaith outreach.
When is Guru Nanak Gurpurab?
- Guru Nanak Gurpurab 2026
- November 24–26, 2026
- Guru Nanak Gurpurab 2027
- November 14–16, 2027
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