Guruparab is also known as ‘Guru Nanak Jayanti. It is one of the biggest festivals of Sikhs. The birthday of Guru Nanak Dev is celebrated as Guruparab. He was the founder of the Sikh religion. On Gurupurab, Sikhs wear new clothes and go to the Gurudwaras. They offer their prayers and pay homage to the Guru Granth Sahib. On this day, the holy book of Sikhs, the Guru Granth Sahib is continuously read and recited in the Gurudwaras. Lamps are lit, processions are taken out, free langars (meals) are arranged and a sweet prasad is distributed all over the country. It is one of the most loved festivals of Sikhs.