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Guru Nanak Jayanti events in Edinburgh 2026

Guru Nanak Jayanti 2026: Tuesday, 24 November 2026

1 Guru Nanak Jayanti event is listed in and around Edinburgh for 2026, on 8 November. The birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, kept at every gurdwara with kirtan, a nagar kirtan procession and langar for all.

Guru Nanak Jayanti events in Edinburgh1 listed

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What Guru Nanak Jayanti is

The birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, kept at every gurdwara with kirtan, a nagar kirtan procession and langar for all.

If it is your first one

  • A scarf or bandana is provided at the door if you have nothing to cover your head with.
  • Langar is vegetarian and free; sit on the floor in a row and accept what is served.

Questions people ask

When is Guru Nanak Jayanti 2026 in Edinburgh?
Guru Nanak Jayanti 2026 falls on Tuesday, 24 November 2026. Community celebrations in Edinburgh are held on the weekends around it.
What Guru Nanak Jayanti events are there in Edinburgh?
1 Guru Nanak Jayanti event is listed on this page so far: Diwali celebration at the Sikh Gurdwara.

Guru Nanak Jayanti events in other cities in the UK

Glasgow Β· London Β· Oxford Β· Slough

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