Sikh Festivals Flashcards
What are gurpurbs
Holy festivals in memory of the gurus. There is one for every guru’s birth and death
What 2 gurpurbs are most important
Birthday of guru Nanak - 15th April
Birthday of guru Gobind Singh - 22nd December
What is an akhand path
A full reading of the Guru Granth Sahib with no break. Takes 48 hours
What does Vaisakhi celebrate
Birth of the Khalsa
Start of Sikh new year
How do people celebrate Vaisakhi
Parades through streets by members of the Khalsa and the Nishan sahib is replaced
What does Diwali celebrate
When the sixth guru, Amar Das was released from prison
What does the word Diwali mean
Festival of Lights
What do Sikhs do on Diwali
Light bonfires
Set off fireworks
Hold parties
What do Sikhs inAmritsar do
Light lamps in their homes to welcome the guru
Where might Sikhs visit on Diwali
Golden temple
