Sikhism was founded by a wise man called Guru Nanak. Guru Nanak is considered the first Sikh Guru. Sikhism is still based on his teachings and those of the nine Sikh Gurus who followed him.

On the day itself, hymns and prayers are sung in Gurdwaras (Sikh temples), where followers gather to listen to sermons and stories about Guru Nanak's life. One of the most cherished aspects of the ...