Which festival of lights is celebrated by Sikhs on the same day as Diwali?

For Sikhs, Diwali coincides with Bandi Chhor Divas, which means “Day of Liberation.” It commemorates the release of the sixth Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind Ji, from the Gwalior Fort, along with 52 kings whom he insisted must also be freed. When he returned to Amritsar, the Golden Temple was illuminated in celebration, creating a tradition that overlaps with Diwali. Sikhs decorate gurdwaras with lights and fireworks, but their focus is on remembering the Guru’s teachings of freedom and justice. This is why Diwali holds significance not just as a Hindu festival but also within Sikh heritage.