AYV News, November 6, 2025
In celebration of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji,the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus, the Sikh religion in Sierra Leone has provided delicious meals to over six thousand people across the country.
Guru Nanak Dev Ji Gurpurab is the annual celebration of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It is one of the most important festivals in Sikhism, marked by prayers, processions, and community service across the world.
Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s birthday is celebrated on KartikPurnima, the full moon day of the Kartik month (as per the Hindu lunar calendar), which usually falls in November.
Addressing newsmen on the importance of the day,
Mr. Mohinder Bir Singh Sachdeva, widely known as ‘Pa Jetty’, who is the CEO of Jetty Trading Company said, on this day, every Gurdwara organises a Langar, a community kitchen where free meals are served to everyone—irrespective of caste, religion, or social background.
He said volunteers prepare and serve meals cooked with love and gratitude, and that the Langar embodies Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s message of equality and sharing, reminding everyone that all humans are equal before God.
Pa Jetty quoted some inspiring quotes for Guru Nanak Jayanti that says, “There is but one God. He is the Creator, the Sustainer, and the Destroyer. All human beings are equal; there is no difference between high and low. Let your deeds be your prayer. Speak only that which will bring you honour. The greatest worship is to serve others. No one is my enemy, no one is a stranger; I get along with everyone, and Live your life as an example for others to follow”.
He concluded that Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025 is not just a festival but a celebration of truth, humility, and unity, adding that Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s timeless message of love and equality continues to guide people toward a better and more compassionate world.
Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025, also known as Gurpurab or Prakash Parv, is one of the most important festivals for the Sikh community. It commemorates the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder and first Guru of Sikhism.
The festival is observed on Kartik Purnima, the full moon day of the Hindu month of Kartik, which usually falls in November.
This year, Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated on Wednesday, November 5. On this day, devotees across India and around the world remember Guru Nanak’s message of unity, equality, and service to humanity.
Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born in 1469 in Rai-Bhoi-di Talwandi, in present-day Pakistan (now known as NankanaSahib). As a deeply spiritual child, Guru Nanak grew up questioning ritualism, unjust social structures, and religious divisions. Throughout his life, he travelled extensively spreading the message of “Ik Onkar” (there is but one God) and compassion for all humanity.
The tradition of celebrating his birth as Guru Nanak Jayantibegan centuries ago and has grown to include not only Sikhs but people of many faiths, highlighting values of unity and service. From small local gurdwaras to the grand Golden Temple in Amritsar, the entire Sikh community comes alive with devotion during this time.
This celebration marks the arrival of one of India’s greatest spiritual reformers. Guru Nanak’s message stands on three pillars: honest work (Kirat Karni), sharing with others (VandChakko), and remembering God at all times (Naam Japna). The festival reminds everyone regardless of religion, caste, or gender about the power of equality, kindness, and truthful living. It’s a time for families, students, and communities to reflect on the positive impact of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s teachings.
The celebration of Guru Nanak Jayanti is marked by devotion, service, and joy across India and around the world. The preparations begin two days before the main Gurpurab, filling every Gurdwara with chants of peace and harmony. Each activity—from reading scriptures to serving langar—reflects the core teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji: equality, humility, and selfless service.
