Vaisakhi
Apr 14
Vaisakhi commemorates the founding of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699. It marks the beginning of the harvest season and Sikh New Year.
Religious/Ethnic Group: Sikh, Hindu
Tradition/Practices: Vaisakhi, a harvest festival, is celebrated with visits to gurdwaras (places of worship), parades called Nagar Kirtan, singing hymns, sharing free meals (Langar), and wearing traditional attire.