PICTURES: PM Narendra Modi Attends Kirtan on Guru Nanak Jayanti

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends Guruparb Kirtan Darbar at SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal's residence in Delhi./ @narendramodi

At the event PM PM Modi extended his greetings to Sikh community./ @narendramodi

On Twitter Modi wrote”Today, on the auspicious occasion of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji’ Jayanti, attended a programme at my colleague, Smt. @HarsimratBadal_ Ji’s residence. Over Kirtans, we all remembered the noble ideals and message of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji./ @narendramodi

Earlier today, he wrote “The thoughts and ideals of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji inspire people all over the world. The Cabinet took crucial decisions towards celebrating his 550th Jayanti in a grand manner.”/ @narendramodi

Guru Nanak Jayanti or Guru Nanak Gurpurab marks the birth of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak. ANI Image

On this day, devotees around the world offer prayers. ANI Image

This year, the country will be marking his 549th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak. ANI Image