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Vaisakhi 2018 Which religion celebrates the festival of Vaisakhi? Vaisakhi is a New Year festival in the Sikh calendar which remembers the time when the Khalsa was formed. The Formation of the Khalsa https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/clips/zghyr82 The Formation of the Khalsa From that time onwards any man, woman or child, who shows that they want to follow the Sikh way of life, takes part in a special ceremony which is often celebrated at this time. They, too, join the Khalsa and make five important promises: 1To wear five signs or symbols of the faith. 2 To follow the teachings of the Sikh Gurus and the holy book called the Guru Granth Sahib. 3 To help people in need. 4 To give up alcohol and tobacco and to be faithful to their husbands or wives. 5 To work hard and to give to charity. The Five K’s People who belong to the Sikh religion always carry the 5K’s as a symbol of their devotion to their community. Kanga Kesh Kara The Five K’s People who belong to the Sikh religion always carry the 5K’s as a symbol of their devotion to their community. Kanga Kesh What happens during the Vaisakhi Festival? Vaisakhi 2018 This year Vaisakhi was celebrated on Saturday around the world. There was a parade through Bradford on Sunday – Did anyone see it? Vaisakhi 2018 Sikhs are devoted to their religion and Vaisakhi is a time when they can renew and show this devotion to their God. They are prepared to give up everything for their God in the belief that it will bring them happiness, it will last and it will help people. Let us Pray Dear God, Help us to be faithful and true to our beliefs. Help us to experience the true faithfulness, loyalty and devotion in our own lives. Help us to show kindness and loyalty to others every day so that we become trusted and faithful friends. .

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