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Delhi Observes Public Holiday as Red Fort Events Culminate Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th Martyrdom Commemorations

Leaders across India cast the anniversary as a reaffirmation of religious freedom and pluralism.

Delhi government organises a light and laser show to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur at the Red Fort (ANI)
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350th Martyrdom Day of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji at Red Fort, in New Delhi on Monday.
While most government offices, departments and schools are expected to remain closed for the public holiday on November 25, public transport will ply as per schedule.

Overview

  • Delhi’s November 25 public holiday took effect following an official notification upgrading the date from a restricted to a full holiday, with government offices and many schools closed while transport and emergency services run normally.
  • The three-day Gurmat Samagam at the Red Fort concludes today with a museum exhibition, special light-and-sound show, kirtan and satsang, and round-the-clock langar drawing large crowds.
  • President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah issued tributes, as Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta joined prayers at Delhi gurdwaras.
  • Interfaith observances included a Sarv Dharam Samelan in Anandpur Sahib featuring leaders from multiple religions, and Punjab hosted a drone show portraying the martyrdom narrative.
  • Other states marked the day with official notices, including a public holiday in Uttar Pradesh and a restricted holiday in Haryana, while security was tightened around the Red Fort for the three-day programme.