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The word ''"[[Sikhism]]"'' is derived from ''"[[Sikh]]"'', which is a [[Punjabi]] word that means a "dedicated" and "devoted" disciple or student. It is estimated that there are about 25 million Sikhs worldwide, making Sikhism or Sikhi, the 5th largest religion in the world.
On '''[[June 11]]''' every year the [[Sikh]]s celebrate the [[Gurgadi|Gurgadi day]] of their [[sixth Master]], '''[[Guru Har Gobind]]''' ([[5 July]] [[1595]] - [[19 March]] [[1644]]).  


Of these 25 million Sikhs, approximately 20 million Sikhs live in [[India]], primarily in the state of [[Punjab]] in the north west part of the sub-continent. Outside the Punjab, large populations of Sikhs can also be found in the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. Sikhs are a significant minority in Malaysia, Singapore and Australia. In most of the foreign countries, they have faced hardships because of their appearance but are respected for their hard work and skills.  
The Guru sahib was born at village Guru Ki Wadali in district [[Amritsar]], [[Punjab]], [[India]] on [[5 July]] [[1595]] and was the only son of [[Mata Ganga]] and [[Guru Arjan]], whom he succeeded on [[11 June]] [[1606]] at the age of only 11 years old.  


Sikhism was founded by [[Guru Nanak]], who was born in 1469. Nine other Gurus followed him from 1539 to 1708. The Gurus preached the same message to all the peoples of the world. They urged people of all religions or of no religion to work together in friendship. The taught that religion was a way to unite people  of diverse backgrounds in the knowledge that we are all children of the same one Almighty God, the Creator, Sustainer and Destroyer. {{aowf|Sikhism facts}}
The young Hargobind received his early education and training from the revered Sikh leaders of the time [[Baba Buddha]], the first [[Sikh]] "[[granthi]]" and [[Bhai Gurdas]], the scribe of the Sikh holy script, [[Guru Granth Sahib]].
 
[[Guru Hargobind]] was married in about 1610 to [[Mata Nanaki]] also known as ''Mata Marwahi'' or ''Mata Mahadevi''. They were endowed with a large family consisting of one daughter [[Bibi Viro]] and five sons: [[Baba Gurditta]], Suraj Mal ji, Ani Rai ji, Atal Rai ji and [[Guru Tegh Bahadar|Tegh Bahadar]] ji. Guru Hargobind was responsible for wearing two [[kirpan]]s - one for [[Miri]] (temporal protection) and one for [[Piri]] (spiritual elevation) and began the rapid and irreversible militarization of the Sikh people. It was due to the tragic martyrdom of his father, [[Martyrdom of Guru Arjan|Guru Arjan]] that the sixth Guru changed the [[Panth]] (the global Sikh community) into an effective, brave and determined army of religious supporters of righteousness ([[Dharam]]).
 
The Guru also built the [[Akal Takhat]] in 1608 - which is now one of [[five takhats]] (seats of power) of the [[Sikh]]s and is the place from where worldwide direction is given to the [[Panth|Sikh community]] on global issues. Guru sahib also founded the city of [[Kiratpur]] in District [[Rupnagar]], [[Punjab]]. {{aowf|Guru Har Gobind}}

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Guru Har Gobind

On June 11 every year the Sikhs celebrate the Gurgadi day of their sixth Master, Guru Har Gobind (5 July 1595 - 19 March 1644).

The Guru sahib was born at village Guru Ki Wadali in district Amritsar, Punjab, India on 5 July 1595 and was the only son of Mata Ganga and Guru Arjan, whom he succeeded on 11 June 1606 at the age of only 11 years old.

The young Hargobind received his early education and training from the revered Sikh leaders of the time Baba Buddha, the first Sikh "granthi" and Bhai Gurdas, the scribe of the Sikh holy script, Guru Granth Sahib.

Guru Hargobind was married in about 1610 to Mata Nanaki also known as Mata Marwahi or Mata Mahadevi. They were endowed with a large family consisting of one daughter Bibi Viro and five sons: Baba Gurditta, Suraj Mal ji, Ani Rai ji, Atal Rai ji and Tegh Bahadar ji. Guru Hargobind was responsible for wearing two kirpans - one for Miri (temporal protection) and one for Piri (spiritual elevation) and began the rapid and irreversible militarization of the Sikh people. It was due to the tragic martyrdom of his father, Guru Arjan that the sixth Guru changed the Panth (the global Sikh community) into an effective, brave and determined army of religious supporters of righteousness (Dharam).

The Guru also built the Akal Takhat in 1608 - which is now one of five takhats (seats of power) of the Sikhs and is the place from where worldwide direction is given to the Sikh community on global issues. Guru sahib also founded the city of Kiratpur in District Rupnagar, Punjab. .....More

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