Happy Vaisakhi

DMU is proud of its diverse multi-faith community and we would like to wish all Sikh and Hindu staff and students at DMU a very happy Vaisakhi. 

Taking place on Tuesday 13 April and celebrated by Sikhs and Hindus around the world, Vaisakhi is a traditional harvest festival and one of the most important dates in the Sikh calendar. 

To celebrate, Sikhs visit places of worship called the Gurdwara for a morning ceremony, where people of all faiths are welcome. The Gurdwara is specially decorated for Vaisakhi. 

Then they have a procession, called the Nagar Kirtan, through the streets with lots of singing, however this year due to Covid-19 restrictions many are planning on a ‘Virtual Vaisakhi’. 

Sikhs also wear colourful and traditional Indian clothes, usually in shades of orange and blue to represent the colours of Sikhism. The celebration usually ends with a special evening meal with family and friends. 

If you have any queries, please contact DMU’s Sikh Faith Advisor Harminder Jagdev, you can email him on harminder.jagdev@dmu.ac.uk.

Happy Vaisakhi to everyone celebrating from all of us at DMU.