1746 Chhota Ghallughara (Sikh)
The Chhota Ghallughara was the first massacre of Sikhs targeted to wipe out the entire population. Around 7,000 Sikhs were killed, 3,000 were captured and later beheaded, and the persecution […]
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Battle of Amritsar (Sikh)
The Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi, ordered a military assault of one of the most significant and historic sites, the Harminder Sahib (Golden Temple). Prior to the attacks, the […]
Martydom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji (Sikh)
Guru Arjan Dev was the fifth Sikh Guru and the first Sikh martyr who gave the ultimate sacrifice standing for freedom. In 1606, the Mughal Emperor, Jahangir, ordered that Guru […]
Gurgaddi – Guru Angad Dev Ji (Sikh)
Guru Angad Dev Ji was originally a humble Sikh named Lehna. Upon meeting the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak, his life transformed and he never left the Guru’s side serving […]
Gurgaddi of Guru Granth Sahib Ji (Sikh)
Commemorating the transfer of Guruship from human form to the Word, Shabad. The installation of Guru Granth Sahib, the ultimate compilation containing the Guru’s wisdom, is celebrated with great joy. […]
1984 Anti-Sikh Pogroms (Sikh)
Over the course of three days, 8,000 - 17,000 Sikhs were killed and about 50,000 were displaced after Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was killed by her two Sikh bodyguards on […]
Bandi Chor Divas (Sikh)
The sixth Guru, Guru Hargobind, was imprisoned Gwalior Fort by the Mughal Emperor, Jahangir, sometime between 1617 and 1619. He was kept under close surveillance and his devotees were turned […]
Parkash – Guru Nanak Dev Ji (Sikh)
"Guru Nanak came to this world in 1469 in the then-Punjab region and was the founder of Sikhism. Guru Nanak was a divinely appointed Master. His teachings are not for […]
Shaheedi – Vaddey Sahibzaadey (Sikh)
The word “Sahibzaada” means “son” in Punjabi and these two final events of the year refer to the martyrdom of all four of Guru Gobind Singh’s sons. All four of […]
Shaheedi – Chhotey Sahibzaadey (Sikh)
"The younger of the four Sahibzaadey, Baba Zorwar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh, were martyred together at the young age of 6 and 9 years old by the Mughals in […]
