The Sikh New Year

Vaisakhi is arguably one of the most important holidays within the Sikh Religion as it marks the day that Khalsa was created by Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
In 1699, the tenth and final Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji essentially baptized five Sikhs who were devoted and willing to put their lives on the line for Sikhi. This baptization was done using Amrit (holy water) and granted those five Sikhs with the title of the Panj Pyare ( The Beloved Five). The Panj Pyare were the physical embodiments of what Sikhi stood for, the core values that had been built upon by all the past Guru’s and was showcased by all Sikhs.
Following that auspicious day, Vaisakhi was dubbed as the Sikh New Year because of the symbolic rebirth of the Panj Pyare. Vasaikhi has been celebrated throughout the years in different forms like harvest festivals and showing your dedication towards Sikhi however in modern times most forms of celebration are through Nagar Kirtan, Seva and Langar.