Take Part
No registration, no fee, no minimum distance. Walk, post, reflect. That is the whole of it.
Walk
Any distance, anywhere, on any or all of the six days. Alone, with family, with your Gurdwara.
Post
Share a photo or a few words with #Walk4Sahibzaade on Instagram, Facebook or X. Each post adds 500 steps to the worldwide count.
Reflect
Read the day's theme on the Six Days page and talk about it with whoever walks beside you.
Three steps, six days, one sangat
You do not need to register, pay or be anywhere in particular. From 22 to 27 December, wherever you are in the world, there are three things to do.
- Walk. Any distance, at any pace. Around the block before work, to the Gurdwara with your family, or a long walk with friends. If you cannot walk, do simran or seva for the same time instead.
- Post with #Walk4Sahibzaade. A photo of your shoes, your route, your sangat or the sky. Make the post public so our volunteers can find it. Every post adds 500 steps to the Worldwide Step Counter.
- Reflect on the day's theme. Each of the six days remembers one part of the story, from Chamkaur Sahib to the Jaikaras at Sirhind. Read it before you set off, think about it while you walk, and talk about it with whoever is beside you.
Walk with others
The Facebook event is where walkers from different cities post their plans and photos; join it to find people near you. Many Gurdwaras hold a sangat walk after the morning diwan, and we would love yours to be one of them. Print the day posters below for the noticeboard, pick a time, and email [email protected] so we can list it.
Bring the children
The Sahibzaade were children. Walking with your own, telling them the story one day at a time, is the heart of this. Keep them close near roads, wrap up warm, and let them hold the poster.
Day posters to print or post
The six graphics, ready for your story or your Gurdwara noticeboard.
Walk together
Organising a sangat walk, a school walk or a workplace walk? Tell us where and when. We will list it, send posters and share your photos.
Or email [email protected].
Taking part
How do I take part?
Walk. Anywhere, any distance, on any or all of the six days from 22 to 27 December. Then post a photo or a few words on Instagram, Facebook or X with #Walk4Sahibzaade, and take a moment to reflect on that day's theme. That is the whole thing. Walk alone, with family, with friends or with your Gurdwara sangat.
Do I need to register?
No. There is no sign-up, no fee and no form to fill in. If you would like to hear from us once a year about the walk, or be told when the Kadam app is ready, you can leave your email on the app page, but it is not required to take part.
How far do I have to walk?
As far as you can. Five minutes around the block counts. A walk to the Gurdwara counts. Ten kilometres counts. The point is to move with intention and remember, not to cover a set distance. People who use wheelchairs or mobility aids are very much part of the walk too.
How does the hashtag work, and how are steps counted?
Volunteers search Instagram, Facebook and X for public posts tagged #Walk4Sahibzaade during the six days. Every post found is counted as 500 steps on the Worldwide Step Counter, which is updated by hand once or twice a day. It is a symbol of the sangat walking together, not an exact measurement. Make sure your post is public, or we will not be able to see it.
Can children join?
Yes, and many families make this a tradition. Children should walk with a responsible adult, especially on dark December afternoons, and parents should post on the child's behalf. The themes for 23 December (Walk with Family) and 24 December are written with children in mind.
Can we walk as a group or from our Gurdwara?
Please do. Many Gurdwaras organise a sangat walk after the morning diwan or before Rehras. If you are organising one, tell us at [email protected] so we can share it, and print the day posters from the Take Part page for your noticeboard. For larger groups on public roads, check with your local council about any permissions needed.
What if I cannot walk?
You can still take part. Do simran for the time you would have walked. Do seva at your Gurdwara or in your community. Read the story of the Sahibzaade with a child. Share the day's reflection with your family group chat and post it with the hashtag. Every one of these is a step.
How do I stay safe in December?
It is dark by four o'clock. Wear something reflective (our wristbands are made for exactly this), stick to lit paths, and carry a charged phone. Dress for cold and rain, wear shoes with grip in case of ice, and tell someone your route if you are walking alone. Keep children within reach near roads. If the weather is dangerous, walk another day.