The Nanakshahi calendar is a solar-based calendar used by the Sikh community. It was introduced in 1999 by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), the governing body of Sikh gurdwaras (temples). The calendar is designed to align with the solar year and to commemorate important Sikh festivals and events.
Month | Days |
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Chetar | 31 |
Vaisakh | 31 |
Jeth | 31 |
Harh | 31 |
Sawan | 31 |
Bhadon | 30 |
Assu | 30 |
Katak | 30 |
Maghar | 30 |
Poh | 30 |
Magh | 30 |
Phagun | 30 |
The Nanakshahi calendar 2022 starts on March 14, 2022, and ends on March 13, 2023. The calendar includes the following important Sikh festivals:
Festival | Date |
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Baisakhi | April 14 |
Diwali | October 24 |
Guru Nanak's Birthday | November 8 |
Both the Nanakshahi calendar and the Gregorian calendar are widely used by the Sikh community. However, there are some key differences between the two calendars.
Feature | Nanakshahi Calendar | Gregorian Calendar |
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Year start | March 14 | January 1 |
Number of days in a year | 365 | 365.25 |
Leap years | Every 4 years | Every 4 years, except for years divisible by 100 but not by 400 |
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