Why don’t the Sikhs have an elaborate calendar or set of festivals?

a. Their religious practice is extremely simple.
b. They were instructed by Nanak not to celebrate.
c. They are now more of a group of warriors than religious practitioners.
d. They don’t like festivals.


Answer: a

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