Happy Vaisakhi


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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 Thursday 13 April and celebrated by Sikhs and Hindus around the world, Vaisakhi, also known as Baisakhi, 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.

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 and the gifting of Indian sweets and money.

Events across Leicester

This year, there are a number of events taking place across Leicestershire to mark Vaisakhi including Nagar Kirtan on Sunday 30 April from 10am in Leicester city centre, departing from Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Holy Bones, Leicester LE1 4LJ.

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

 

Posted on Thursday 6 April 2023

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