Q900
Which of the following festival is celebrated to commemorate the establishment of the Khalsa in AD 1699?
A.
Baisakhi
AnswerB.
Hola Mohalla
C.
Maghi Mela
D.
None of these
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Baisakhi Festival is celebrated on the first day of the New Year in the traditional Saka calendar and corresponds to 13th April of Gregorian calendar (once in every 36 years the festival is celebrated on 14th April). It is one of the high points of the year for Sikhs, as it is anniversary of the founding of Khalsa (AD 1699).