Important Event
This day celebrates the birth of Guru Gobind Singh (1666-1708), the Sikhs’ tenth great master and teacher, who sought to abolish the caste system in India by creating a single community. Guru Gobind Singh’s birthday is celebrated on this date according to the Nanakshahi calendar.
Interesting Facts
- This Sikh leader spoke Arabic, Persian, Urdi, Hindi, Braj, Gurmuk Sanskrit, and his native language, Punjabi.
- He wrote the Tenth Volume known as the Dasam Granth.
- He was only nine when he became a Guru.
- He was well-versed in martial arts to prepare him for combat.



























