Guru Nanak Jayanti in Canada: 9 Punjabi greetings to share with friends, family

Guru Nanak Jayanti is observed on a full moon day in the month of Kartik, which occurs between October and November.

The holy festival of Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurpurab, is being celebrated today across the world with utmost reverence and devoutness. This day marks the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism. The auspicious occasion fosters his teachings.

Generally, Guru Nanak Jayanti is observed on a full moon day in the month of Kartik, which occurs between October and November. Devotees pay a visit to Gurudwaras and participate in prayers to mark this holy festival. The 556th birth anniversary of the revered spiritual teacher is being commemorated this year. Just like in India, the sacred occasion is also being celebrated in Canada with equal pomp and show.

Gurpurab wishes

Here we take a look at some of the ways one can wish happy Gurpurab in Punjabi.

• Gurpurab diyan lakh lakh vadhaiyan
• Waheguru Ji tuhanu such bakhshe
• Waheguru Ji Da Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Di Fateh! Happy Guru Nanak Jayanti
• Guru Nanak Patshah Ji De Parkash Gurpurab Dian Sabh Nu Bahut Bahut Vadhaiyan
• Guru Nanak Dev Ji tuhanu khushiyan te chardi kala bakhshan
• Gurpurab diyan lakh lakh vadhaiyan, Waheguru Ji sab pe meher kare
• Guru Nanak Dev Ji di mehar bani rahe
• Guru di kripa sada tuhade ghar vich vasdi rahe
• Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji De aagman purab dian Lakh-Lakh Vadayian.

Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurpurab, will be celebrated on November 5, 2025. The date marks the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism.

How do people celebrate Guru Nanak Jayanti?

Devotees celebrate with prayers, kirtans, langars (community meals), and processions from gurdwaras.