What Sikh festival is celebrated with parades and displays of Sikh martial arts?
a. Diwali
b. Hola Mahalla
c. Shiva Ratri
d. Baisakhi
b. Hola Mahalla
Analysis:
a, c & d. Incorrect. Sikhism probably has more festivals than any other world religion.
b. Correct. Gobind Singh established Hola Mahalla, which is held the day after the Hindu festival of Holi, as an alternative to the Hindu holiday. It is celebrated with parades and displays of Sikh martial arts.
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