CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -When is Guru Nanak Jayanti 2022? Guru Nanak Jayanti or Gurpurab is on November 8, 2022. It will be observed as the 553rd birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

Detailed explanation-3: -According to the Nanakshahi calendar, Guru Nanak was believed to have been born on April 14, which is Vaisakhi. However, some Sikh communities hold the belief that Guru Nanak was born on the full moon day of Kartik, the lunar month that falls between October and November on the Gregorian calendar.

Detailed explanation-4: -Guru Nanak Jayanti 2021: Date This year Guru Nanak Jayanti 2021 will be observed on 8th November and marks the 553rd birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.