Global Sikh Council wants Nanakshahi calendar
Tribune News Service
Amritsar, December 19
Endorsing the original Nanakshahi Calendar, the Global Sikh Council (GSC) has appealed to the Sikh community worldwide to adopt it.
The council has given various reasons behind its move, the major one being that the dates of gurpurbs will remain the same year after year.
In a press note, the council said: “It is of great significance for the Sikh community to have their own independent calendar. Nanakshahi Calendar is a symbol of the sovereignty of the Sikhs.” The council also expressed gratitude to Pal Singh Purewal for working hard to prepare Nanakshahi Calendar for the Khalsa Panth.
“We respectfully request Sri Akal Takht Sahib to direct the Sikhs to adopt Nanakshahi Calendar that is proposed by Purewal,” reads the press note.
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