Magh (Sikh calendar)

Magh (Sikh calendar)

Magh (Punjabi: ਮਾਘ) is the eleventh month of the Nanakshahi calendar, which governs the activities within Sikhism. This month coincides with January and February in the Gregorian and Julian calendars and is 30 days long.

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Important Events during this month

January

  • January 13 (1 Magh) - The start of the month Magh
  • January 31 (19 Magh) - Birth of Guru Har Rai Ji

February

  • February 11 (30 Magh) - Birthday of Sahibzada Ajit Singh Ji
  • February 12 (1 Phagun) - The end of the month Magh and the start of Phagun

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