There are a number of Sikhs fairs and festivals in one year. On such occasion Sikhs usually tends to visit Gurdwaras and ask blessings from God. Moreover, during each festival, there is free langar at every Gurdwara for everyone.

Festivals in the Sikh religion ranges from either the birth or death anniversary of ten Gurus, the birth of Khalsa, an historic event in the Sikh history and many more.

Below is the list of the ceremonies in the Sikh religion: - Gurpurabs - Diwali - Hola Mohalla - Baisakhi - Maghi - Sangran

GURPURABS
Important anniversaries associated with the lives of the Gurus are referred to as Gurpurabs. These are usually marked at Gurdwaras with Akand Path (continuous cover to cover reading of Sri Guru Granth Sahib) concluding on the specific day.
	There is also Kirtan (musical recitation of hymns from Sri Guru Granth Sahib) as well as Katha (lectures on Sikhism).
	Some places also have nagar kirtan, where there is a procession with Sri Guru Granth Sahib led by 5 Sikhs carrying Nishan Sahibs (the Sikh flag).
	Free sweets and langar are also offered to the general public outside some Gurdwaras.
Among the larger Gurpurb celebrations are: - The birth and death anniversaries of the Ten Gurus. - The installation of the Holy Granth as the Spiritual Guide (Guru ) of the Sikhs. - The birth of the Khalsa i.e. Baisakhi Day. - Martyrdom days of the prominent Sikhs who died for the sake of their religion.

BAISAKHI
Guru Amar Das Ji first institutionalized this as one of the special days when all Sikhs would gather to receive the Gurus blessings at Goindwal in 1567.
In 1699 Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji gathered thousands of Sikhs at Anandpur Sahib and founded the Khalsa Panth (Khalsa brotherhood) by baptizing 5 brave Sikhs who were willing to give their lives for the Guru.

	The Five Beloved Ones (Panj Piare) in turn baptized Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji into the Khalsa brotherhood. This day marks the birth of Khalsa and is celebrated on April 13 every year.
	Many Sikhs choose to be baptized into the Khalsa brotherhood on this day, as well the wrappings of the Nishan Sahib flag post at most gurdwaras are changed on the Baisakhi day.

DIWALI
The Indian festival of lights held around mid of October. Guru Amar Das Ji also institutionalized this as one of the special days when all Sikhs would gather to receive the Gurus blessings at Goindwal. In 1588 the foundation stone of The Golden Temple was laid on Diwali.
	On Diwali 1619 the Golden Temple was illuminated with many lights to welcome home and celebrate the release of Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji from imprisonment in Gwalior fort. .
	Sikhs have continued this annual celebration with lamps being lit outside gurdwaras and sweets distributed to all. The largest gathering happens at the Golden Temple which is lit up with thousands of lights.

MAGHI
	Sikhs visit gurdwaras and listen to kirtan on this day to commemorate the martyrdom of the Forty Immortals.
	The largest gathering happens at Muktsar where an annual fair is held. It occurs on the first day of Maghar Sangrant, around January 14.
	Forty followers of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji, who had previously deserted him, fought bravely against the overwhelming Mughal army forces and were martyred here.
	Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji personally blessed them as having achieved mukti (liberation) and cremated them at Muktsar.

HOLA MOHALLA
An annual festival of thousands held at Anandpur Sahib. It was started by Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji as a gathering of Sikhs for military exercises and mock battles on this day.
	The mock battles were followed by music and poetry competitions. The Nihang Singh's carry on the martial tradition with mock battles and displays of swordsmanship and horse riding.
	There are also a number of durbars where Sri Guru Granth Sahib is present and kirtan and religious lectures take place. The festival culminates in a large parade headed by the Nishan Sahibs of the gurdwaras in the region. Hola Mohalla is held around March 17.

SANGRAN

This is the time when the sun passes from one sign of the zodiac to the next. It is the start of the new month in the Indian calendar.

The beginning of the new month is announced in the gurdwaras by the reading of portions of Bara Maha, Song of the 12 Months, by Guru Arjan Dev Ji (pg. 133) or sometimes Bara Maha by Guru Nanak Dev Ji (pg. 1107).

This day just simply marks the beginning of the new month and is not treated as being greater or better than any other day.