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Canadian PM greets Sikhs on Prakash Utsav of Guru Nanak Dev
Canada is celebrating Prakash Utsav of Sri Guru Nanak Dev with traditional fervor and gaiety as all Gurdwaras are holding special kirtan durbars at the conclusion of Sri Akhand Path Sahibs.
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Prabhjot Paul Singh - Wed, 05, Nov 2025
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney / Reuters/Carlos Osorio
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Nov. 5 greeted the Sikh community on the Prakash Utsav (birth anniversary) of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism.
Following his first budget in the House of Commons, Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a statement congratulating Canadian Sikhs on the occasion. The statement read, “Today, Sikhs in Canada and around the world mark the anniversary of the birth of Sri Guru Nanak, the first Sikh Guru, whose teachings are the foundation of the Sikh faith.
Canada has a substantial Sikh population. Only on November 2, Canada issued a special commemorative stamp to mark the role of Sikh soldiers who fought for Canada in the World Wars. In 1999, Canada issued a special commemorative stamp to mark the tercentenary celebrations of the Khalsa.
Today, Canada is celebrating Prakash Utsav of Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji with traditional fervour and gaiety as all Gurdwaras are holding special kirtan durbars at the conclusion of Sri Akhand Path Sahibs.
On this occasion, families and friends gather to reflect on Sri Guru Nanak’s teachings of unity, empathy, and peace. It is also an opportunity to recognize Canada’s Sikh community, whose profound contributions have helped shape Canadian communities, businesses, and industries.
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On behalf of the Government of Canada, I offer my best wishes to everyone celebrating the anniversary of the birth of Sri Guru Nanak,” he said.
Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, made the following statement: “Today, Sikh communities in Canada and around the world are celebrating the birthday of Sri Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism.
“A social reformer who lived in the 15th century, Sri Guru Nanak was a visionary, environmentalist, and philosopher. The teachings of the first Sikh Guru are grounded in the fundamental values of equality between men and women, compassion, mutual support, and respect. These principles are more relevant than ever in our diverse and pluralistic society.
Sikh Canadians have helped build the country we know and love today. The principle of seva in Sikhism reminds us all of the importance of helping those most in need in our communities.
“I wish everyone celebrating Sri Guru Nanak’s Gurpurab a day filled with joy, reflection, and spiritual meaning. In the spirit of the first Sikh Guru’s teachings, may we always promote a world of peace, harmony, and unity.
Gurpurab Diyan Lakh Lakh Vadhaiyaan,” the statement said.
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