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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which year birth anniversary of Guru Nanak observed as a National Institute of Inter-Faith Studies to be set up in Punjab?
A
225
B
550
C
650
D
380
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Guru Nanak Jayanti 2022: It will be celebrated on 8th November 2022. It is one of the sacred festivals of Sikhs and is celebrated with utmost love and enthusiasm. Guru Nanak Jayanti is also known as Guru Nanak’s Prakash Utsav and Guru Nanak Gurupurab.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Sikh community considers the day of Guru Nanak Jayanti as very special for their religion because on this day in 1469, on November 8, Guru Nanak Dev was born, when Guru Nanak was born, that day was Kartik Purnima. People also call Guru Nanak ji by the name of Gurupurab.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is a Gazetted holiday in India. According to the controversial Bhai Bala Janamsakhi, it claims Guru Nanak was born on the Full Moon (Pooranmashi) of the Indian Lunar Month Kartik. The Sikhs have been celebrating Guru Nanak’s Gurpurab around November for this reason and has it been ingrained in Sikh traditions.

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