Festivals light up Punjab. The Desi calendar sets dates. In 2025, mark Gurpurabs and melas. We list them here.
Crowd celebrates Gurpurab at the Golden Temple.
Sikhs, Hindus, Muslims join. Punjab India and Pakistan buzz. Diaspora too.
Today desi month date today in Pakistan is Kattak. Diwali nears on October 20.
Eleanor M. Nesbitt covers Sikh events. Knut A. Jacobsen describes displays.
Major Gurpurabs in 2025
Gurpurabs honor Gurus. Nanakshahi fixes them. Bikrami shifts slightly.
Guru Nanak Jayanti: November 5. Birth of first Guru. Gurdwaras fill with kirtan. Langar feeds all.
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti: December 26. Tenth Guru’s birth. Patiala celebrates big.
Vaisakhi: April 14. Khalsa creation. Bhangra dances in fields.
Martyrdom Guru Arjan: June 16. Hot day remembrance. Cool drinks shared.
Bandi Chhor Divas: October 20. Guru Hargobind’s release. Lights shine.
Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom: November 24. Courage remembered.
Table for 2025:
| Gurpurab | Date | Notes |
| Guru Nanak | Nov 5 | Kattak Puranmashi |
| Guru Gobind Singh | Dec 26 | Poh |
| Vaisakhi | Apr 14 | Vaisakh 1 |
| Guru Arjan | Jun 16 | Harh |
| Bandi Chhor | Oct 20 | Kattak |
| Guru Tegh Bahadur | Nov 24 | Maghar |
Sikhs read Granth Sahib.
Hindu Festivals Aligned with Desi Months
Hindus use Bikrami. Festivals tie to moons.
Diwali: October 20. Lights defeat dark. Homes glow with diyas.
Diwali lights brighten a Punjab village at night.
Holi: March 14. Colors splash in Phagun. Bonfires burn evil.
Navratri: October 2-12. Assu dances for Durga. Fasts end with feasts.
Ram Navami: April 6. Chet birth of Ram. Temples chant.
Janmashtami: August 16. Bhadon Krishna stories. Kids dress up.
Karva Chauth: October 20. Wives fast for husbands.
Punjabi Hindus mix with Sikh events. Orissa influences add variety.
Muslim Influences and Muharram
Punjabi Muslims blend Hijri. Desi months help agriculture.
Muharram: July (approx). Harh processions. Mourn Imam Hussain.
Eid-ul-Fitr: March (post-Ramadan). Chet sweets shared.
Eid-ul-Adha: June. Harh sacrifices. Families eat together.
Melas join all. Lahore hosts big ones.
Shafqat Tanvir Mirza notes pictorials.
Melas and Community Events
Melas mean fairs. Crowds gather in fields.
Baisakhi Mela: April 14. Amritsar dances. Wrestling matches thrill.
Kattak Mela: October. Lahore lights up. Food stalls are busy.
Lohri Mela: January 13. Poh bonfires. Songs echo.
Magh Mela: January. River dips cleanse.
Sawan Mela: July. Swings for women. Rains add fun.
Kenyan Punjabis hold similar views. Cynthia Salvadori describes.
How to Celebrate in 2025
Prepare early. Check the desi month calendar 2025 Punjabi today’s date.
For Gurpurabs: Visit Gurdwara. Sing shabads. Share Karah Prasad.
Diwali: Light diyas. Exchange sweets. Play cards.
Holi: Throw colors. Eat gujiya. Forgive foes.
Muharram: Join tazias. Reflect on sacrifice.
Families cook special foods. Wear new clothes. Give gifts.
Kids learn traditions. Stories are passed down.
In diaspora: Online kirtan. Virtual melas.
Full 2025 Festival Dates
Use this list. Bikrami and Nanakshahi noted.
January 13: Lohri (Poh)
February 2: Basant Panchami (Magh)
March 14: Holi (Phagun)
April 14: Vaisakhi, Ram Navami approx
May: Buddha Purnima
June 16: Guru Arjan Martyrdom
July: Muharram, Sawan Mela
August 16: Janmashtami, Independence Day ties
September: Ganesh Chaturthi
October 2-12: Navratri, Dussehra 12, Diwali 20
November 5: Guru Nanak, 24 Guru Tegh Bahadur
December 26: Guru Gobind Singh
Adjust for moon sightings.
Why These Festivals Unite Us
They build bonds. Punjab thrives on joy. Desi date today reminds us.
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