Identify the months from the Hindu/Islamic/Sikh or any other calendar in which some of the important festivals of the community fall.
Important festivals fall in specific months according to different calendars.
Examples:
- Diwali falls in Kartik (Hindu calendar), usually October-November.
- Eid falls in Shawwal (Islamic calendar).
- Gurpurab celebrations occur in Kartak (Nanakshahi calendar).
Note: Students should identify festivals relevant to their community.
Explanation
The chapter encourages students to connect their community's festivals with the traditional calendar months. This helps students understand the cultural significance of different calendar systems.
Solution Steps
Important festivals fall in specific months according to different calendars.
Diwali falls in Kartik (Hindu calendar), usually October-November.
Eid falls in Shawwal (Islamic calendar).
Gurpurab celebrations occur in Kartak (Nanakshahi calendar).
Students should identify festivals relevant to their community.