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Within the diverse religious landscape of the United Kingdom, various communities celebrate significant historical and spiritual milestones. Which of the following festivals is observed by the Sikh community to commemorate the formation of the Khalsa?

  1. VaisakhiAnswer
  2. B
    Diwali
  3. C
    Eid al-Fitr
  4. D
    Hannukah

Answer

Vaisakhi is the festival celebrated by Sikhs to commemorate the formation of the Khalsa.
Vaisakhi is a major Sikh festival, typically celebrated on 14 April. It commemorates the formation of the Khalsa (the community of initiated Sikhs) by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699. It is also a harvest festival.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the religious group mentioned in the question.
The question specifies the Sikh community.
Correct identification of the religious context is necessary to narrow down the possible festivals.
2
Determine which festival is associated with the historical event of the formation of the Khalsa.
Vaisakhi is the festival that specifically marks this milestone.
While Sikhs celebrate other festivals like Diwali, Vaisakhi is the specific commemoration of the Khalsa's founding in 1699.

Key Concept

Religious Significance of Vaisakhi
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