Sikhism
There are numerous Sikh fairs and festivals.
Some are of local importance, such as Hola Mohalla of Anandpur.
The most important festivals are observed by the Sikhs wherever they are.
On such occasions the whole Sikh families of a particular place gather in a Gurdwara which has been decorated and illuminated.
The Guru Granth Sahib is read constantly, hymns are sung in chorus or by professional Sikh singers, prayers are said and kara prashad is distributed in the whole congregation.
Literally festivals, Gurpurbs are anniversaries associated with the lives of the Sikh Gurus.
The Sikhs celebrate 10 Gurpurbs in a year.
At each of these festivals, one of the ten gurus is honoured.
Of these the most important are the birthdays of Guru Nanak and Guru Gobind Singh and the martyrdom days of Guru Arjun and Guru Tegh Bahadur.
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