# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Vaisakhi Service and Celebration
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: On Sunday, April 19, we will celebrate the annual holiday of Vaisakhi from roughly 12:00 to 2:00 pm with the Sikh gurdwara in West Des Moines, the Iowa Sikh Association (1115 Walnut St.).

The service will include many of the elements of a typical Sunday worship service: the signing of hymns (kirtan), reading from sacred scripture (Guru Granth Sahib), community prayers (aardas), and the sharing of the sacred sacrament (karah prashad, the so-called “holy pudding”), after which a free vegetarian meal will be served (langar). Dress modestly, remove shoes at door, and don a head scarf (available at the door for both women and men). Also, refrain from pointing outstretched legs toward the holy book/altar.

This event is part of the “Meet My Religious Neighbor” series, which is co-programmed with CultureALL, the Des Moines Area Religious Council, and Interfaith Alliance of Iowa.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/vaisakhi-service-and-celebration/200029640311208
- **Event Categories**: bhajan-jamming, holiday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: West Des Moines
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Iowa Sikh Association
- **lat**: 41.5745999
- **long**: -93.71795
- **full address**: Iowa Sikh Association, 1115 Walnut St,West Des Moines,IA,United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Vaisakhi Service and Celebration being held?
  - **A:** Vaisakhi Service and Celebration takes place on Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Iowa Sikh Association, 1115 Walnut St,West Des Moines,IA,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Vaisakhi Service and Celebration?
  - **A:** Vaisakhi Service and Celebration is organized by Comparison Project at Drake University.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Vaisakhi Service and Celebration is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in West Des Moines, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Vaisakhi Service and Celebration sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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