

He was asked to convert to Islam and got arrested after his refusal on Jahangir's orders

Guru Arjan Dev had prepared the map of Golden Temple and laid its foundation

Hargobind Singh, Guru Arjan Dev's son, became the sixth guru of the Sikhs His maternal grandfather Guru Amardas and father Guru Ramdas were the third and fourth Guru of the Sikhs, respectively The jatha was scheduled to leave for Pakistan on 6 June this year. This year, due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, no big events are being organised.Ī group of Sikh pilgrims ( jatha) travels to Pakistan every year in order to mark Guru Arjan Dev Martyrdom Day at Gurdwara Dehra Sahib in Lahore. On this special occasion, langars are distributed in various Gurudwaras and religious events are also organised where people read Sri Guru Granth Sahib. Guru Arjan Dev, known for compiling the first edition of the Guru Granth Sahib, was executed on Mughal emperor Jahangir's orders. In several parts of North India, Chabeel is also known as 'Kachchi Lassi'. On this day, cold rose milk water ( Chabeel), a non-alcoholic and sweet drink, is served to people in order to provide relief to them from hot weather. People belonging to the Sikh community observe this occasion as Chabeel Day in his remembrance. According to the Hindu calendar, Guru Arjan Dev Martyrdom Day is observed on Jeth Sudi 4 and this year it is being observed today, 14 June.īorn in 1563 in Goindval of Tarn Taran district, Guru Arjan Dev was martyred on 16 June, 1606. Guru Arjan Dev was the first of the two Gurus martyred in the Sikh faith.
