Vaisakhi, also known as Baisakhi, is a significant festival celebrated by Sikhs and Hindus in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent. It marks the beginning of the new year according to the Nanakshahi calendar, which is followed by Sikhs. In 2025, Vaisakhi will be celebrated on April 14th.
Vaisakhi holds great importance for both Sikhs and Hindus. For Sikhs, it commemorates the formation of the Khalsa, a warrior community founded by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699. The Khalsa represents the Sikh commitment to courage, discipline, and devotion. Hindus celebrate Vaisakhi as a harvest festival, marking the end of the winter season and the beginning of a new agricultural year.
