Sikhism

Sikhs must follow Jews in the field of education: Baba Sewa Singh Khadur Sahib

If leaders of any nation are concerned about future of their people, the nation has bright future, but ironically this is not the case of Sikh nation whose leaders should learn something from Jews who were, at once, dying nation but overcome all that with unprecedented wisdom ...

Sikh Environment Day declared Annual Sikh event by Five Takhats; EcoSikh Welcomes the move

Amritsar, Punjab (March 29, 2013): EcoSikh, a Washington based Sikh body, has welcomed a directive by the Jathedars of Five Sikh Takhats to celebrate Sikh Environment Day on March 14th by all Sikhs.

Six Sikh devotees died, 32 injured, in tragic mishap near Anadpur Sahib

Anandpur Sahib, Punjab (March 27, 2013): The celebrations of the Holla Mohalla started at Sri Anandpur Sahib on March 26, 2013 but there is a tragic news also. At least six Sikh pilgrims were reportedly killed while 32 others injured on Tuesday night when the tractor trolley in which they were travelling fell into a gorge near Anandpur Sahib.

The Holy Union of Anand Karaj

This week in the UK, the BBC broadcasted two starkly different programmes concerning the Anand Karaj – Sikh wedding ceremony. The first was an Asian Network Report Special which aired live at a drive-time slot on radio and can be heard back online. [...]

SGPC launched Live Kirtan app for iPhone, iPad

Amritsar, Punjab (March 03, 2013): It is learnt that the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) launched a new internet application ‘live kirtan’ for the convenience of Sikh Sangat across the globe.

Understanding the Kirpan (by World Sikh Organization of Canada)

The Sikh religion is the youngest of the five major world religions. It originated in northern India in the late 1400s, with its founder, Guru Nanak who was a spiritual teacher and social reformer. He directed people to meditate daily (nam japna), work hard (kirat karna), and share their earnings with others without discrimination (vand shakna). These three enjoinders have become the pillars of Sikh society.

Waheguru’s grace: Wisconsin shooting victims Sikh preacher Bhai Punjab Singh shows the signs of improvement

Wisconsin, United States (January 21, 2013): Day after day, Raghuvinder and Jaspreet Singh hovered by their nearly comatose father and repeated a single word — a word their dad probably spoke more than any other in his lifetime: “Waheguru.”

Claremont Lincoln University (Southern California) to inaugurates Sikh Studies Center

Claremont/California, United States (January 11, 2012): As per media reports with major support from the Sikh Americans, Claremont Lincoln University will inaugurate a Center for Sikh Studies in this city in Southern California February 1, 2013.

Paying glowing tributes to Sahibzada’s, SYP urges youth to overcome petty temptations and fears

Kartarpur/Jalandhar (December 27, 2012): To commemorate the martyrdom day of two younger sons and mother of Tenth Master Guru Gobind Singh, the 'Sikh Youth of Punjab' (SYP) today organized a ‘Khalsa March’ in the town of Kartarpur, 15 kms from here.

More than a million expected to pay homage to Sikh martyrs (Chhote Sahibzade) at Fatehgarh Sahib

Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab (December 25, 2012): More than a million Sikh devotees are expected to pay obeisance at Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib as part of the three-day Shaheedi Jor Mela, that begun here on December 25, 2012.

EcoFest – Environmentally tied talent competition is announced for Punjab Students

Washington, United States (December 22, 2012): EcoSikh, an international environmental body, launched an art and a creativity contest for youth of Punjab in collaboration with a Punjab NGO called Sukrit. Hundreds of Students from all across North India are expected to take part in this unique competition.

White House Celebrates Guru Nanak’s Gurpurab for the third Time amidst applause from US Sikhs

Washington DC, USA (December 11, 2012): Birthday of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, was celebrated by the White House in the presence of 160 Sikhs from across the United States. 

US President Barack Obama’s statement on Parkash Gurpurb

I send my best wishes to all those here in America and around the world who are observing the anniversary of birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru. As always, this is a time to celebrate the principles of equality, respect, service and interfaith cooperation that are the core of the Sikh faith, and to recognize the extraordinary contributions that Sikh Americans make to our country every day.

Aap sabh noo, Guru Nanak Sahib Ji de parkash utsav dee lakh lakh vadaee hove ji, says NDP Leader

Statement by Official Opposition Leader Thomas Mulcair on Guru Nanak’s birthday To all followers of the Sikh faith, I extend my best wishes during Gurpurab. [...]

Guru Nanak Sahib’s Parkash Gurpurb observed by Sikhs

Amritsar, Punjab (November 28, 2012): Guru Nanak Sahib's Parkash Gurpurb was today celebrated by the Sikhs across the globe. In Punjab, Guru Sahib's Gurpurb is observed in almost all Gurudwaras. Thousands of Sikhs gathered in various historic Gurudwaras across the State to pay their obeisance to the founder of Sikh religion.

Leicester Sikhs gathered in thousands on Nagar Kirtan to observe Gurpurb celebrations

Leicester, UK (November 27, 2012): It is learnt that thousands of people lined the streets on Sunday, November 25, 2012 during a Nagar Kirtan at Leicester, UK to observe the celebrations of Guru Nanak Ji's 544th Gurpurb (birth anniversary).

Stockton Sikh Gurudwara’s 100th anniversary noted in US Congress

California, US (November 15, 2012): According to media reports a US Congressman from Northern California on November 13, 2012 honoured the state’s long-standing Sikh community by formally acknowledging the Stockton Sikh Gurudwara or Stockton Temple’s 100-year anniversary in the Congressional Record.

Respecting freedom of Religion, California school allowed Kirpans for Sikh students

California (November 05, 2012): According to reports a Southern California school district has allowed Sikh students to wear the Kirpan in school. It is learnt that at least three high school students in the Jurupa Unified School District will be allowed to wear the approximately 2-inch Kirpan at school after ensuring certain safety measures.

Rubabi Bhai Lal passed away; He was 17th generation descendent of Bhai Mardana Ji

Lahore/Pakistan (November 05, 2012): Rubabi Bhai Lal has passed away. He was 17th generation descendent of Bhai Mardana Ji – a companion of first Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. He was undergoing treatment in a hospital at Lahore as he had suffered a heart attack few days back.

Rubabi Bhai Lal admitted to hospital after heart attack

Ludhiana, Punjab (October 29, 2012): According to media reports Rubaabi Bhai Lal was admitted to a hospital in Lahore (Pakistan) as he suffered a heart attack. Bhai Lal, a Muslim by religion is 17th generation descendent of Bhai Mardana a champaign of Guru Nanak Ji, the founder of Sikh religion.

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