Guru Ram Das Ji's Gurpurab, known as Parkash Purab, celebrates the birth of the fourth Sikh Guru, who was born in 1534 in Lahore (present-day Pakistan) and went on to found the city of Amritsar . According to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) calendar, the occasion is observed on October 27, 2026 . The day is marked with Akhand Paths, kirtan darbars, and a grand Nagar Kirtan procession in Amritsar, while devotees reflect on his teachings of selfless service, humility, and devotion . Guru Ram Das Ji is also remembered for composing the sacred verses used in Sikh marriage ceremonies and for laying the foundation of the Harmandir Sahib, inspiring Sikhs to lead lives of compassion and surrender to the Divine Will .