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Joe Biden and Kamala Harris greet Sikhs on Guru Nanak Jayanti.
Guru Nanak's timeless, universal message of compassion and unity can inspire and help us heal as people and as a nation, they said in joint statement.
551st birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev was on November 30.
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) informed in a press release issued on Wednesday that there were several events and activities planned by Missions and Posts abroad to mark the auspicious occasion.
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Ltd and the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) Ltd were closed on Tuesday on account of Guru Nanak Jayanti.Wholesale commodity markets including metal and bullion were also shut to mark the 550 birth anniversary of the founder of Sikhism.
In Sikhism, birthdays of their 10 Gurus is celebrated as major festivities. It is their teachings which the Sikhs follow to tread on their life path.
Guru Nanak Dev was the first Sikh Guru and the festival "Guru Purab" is celebrated by Sikhs all across the globe with fervour and joy.
In Sikhism, birthdays of their 10 Gurus is celebrated as major festivities. It is their teachings which the Sikhs follow to tread on their life path.
Hailing Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's decision on providing the relief to devotees visiting Kartarpur Gurudwara, Amarinder said that he is grateful for the waiver of passport and advance registration condition for Sikh pilgrims.
On the actual day of the festival, the holy book is carried in procession.
At least four people were killed and several were injured in the incident.
The Purnima or full moon day falling during November or December (Kartik) is highly auspicious.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended his greetings to the nation on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti and recalled the life path and teachings of the Sikh Guru.
PM's message assumes significance in view of intolerance debate.
The Congress vice-president also took to twitter to extend his greeting on the occasion.
This year, the auspicious birth anniversary of Guru Nanak is on November 25 as per the Gregorian calendar.
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