Guru Arjan Dev Ji Shaheedi Purab will be observed on Monday, June 14 in 2021. Explore details about dates, celebrations and history of Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Arjun Dev.
Guru Arjan Dev Ji Shaheedi Purab in 2021
Shaheedi Diwas of Guru Arjan Dev ji is celebrated by Sikh community every year. This year in 2021, it falls on Monday, 14 June and will be celebrated in Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and all over India. This day commemorates sacrifice made by the fifth Sikh Guru Arjan Dev ji for his life when he was captured by Mughal Emperor Jahangir in year 1606. The Guru saheb was the first Sikh martyr killed in 1606 and this day is celebrated remembering teachings and sacrificed made by Guru Arjan Dev ji for religion and humanity.
Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji |
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| When: | Monday, June 14 (Celebrations in Gurdwara Sahib) |
| Celebrations in Delhi | Chabeel Day is also observed on this day remembering Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev, the 5th Sikh Guru. Sikhs offer free Rose Milk Sharbat to anybody who needs it. It's also popular as Meetha paani across North India. Shabads and Guru ki Bani is recited at Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib, Gurdwara Nanak Piao and in all Gurdwaras. |
| Punjab | Golden Temple (Amritsar), Gurudwara Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib (Anandpur Sahib) |
| Bihar | Takht Sri Patna Sahib |
Chandigarh UT Administration observed a public holiday on June 14, 2021. All government offices, boards, corporations and institutions, observe a holiday and were closed on account of martyrdom day of Guru Arjan Dev.