Vaisakhi is one the most important dates on the Sikh calendar. Vaisakhi signifies the birth of Khalsa, by the tenth guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji. On May 26th, the Sikh community came together, at the ShoWare Center in Renton to celebrate the formation of Khalsa and Vaisakhi. Sikhs and Non-Sikhs from all around Washington state travel to this celebration. There are cultural performance, free vegetarian food, and the opportunity to learn about about Sikhism. Sikhism is the 5th largest religion in the world and there are many Sikhs from all walks of life that reside in Washington state.