Delhi Declares Public Holiday to Commemorate 350th Shaheedi Purab of Guru Tegh Bahadur

The Delhi Government has declared Tuesday as a public holiday commemorating the 350th Shaheedi Purab of Guru Tegh Bahadur, modifying their earlier announcement of a restricted holiday on November 25.

This significant decision affects all Delhi government offices, providing citizens with an opportunity to honor and remember Guru Tegh Bahadur's extraordinary sacrifice, divine wisdom, and remarkable contributions to protecting 'dharam', human dignity, and freedom of conscience.

In an official statement, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta emphasized that the life and martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur represent an enduring symbol of resistance against oppression and injustice. She highlighted that Guru Sahib was not merely the revered ninth Guru of the Sikh Panth but also a guardian of humanity - a divine figure who accepted martyrdom to defend every individual's right to practice their faith without fear.

The public holiday will allow Delhi residents to reflect on and pay tribute to the profound legacy of Guru Tegh Bahadur's selfless sacrifice for religious freedom and human rights.