Sikh gurdwara reveals plans following £1.5m purchase of Ilford County Court

UK: A centre based on the Sikh ethos” is how one man has described the plans for a new building bought by a gurdwara. Members of the guru Nanak Satsang Sabha Karamsar gurdwara in High Road, Ilford have bought Ilford ...

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Importance of the turban to Sikh religion emphasised

New Zealand: National List MP Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi sees a recent incident in Queenstown where a Sikh restaurant employee had his turban removed by an inebriated tourist, as a reminder of the importance of recognising cultural differences. “I’m pleased the police ...

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Turban is a sacred symbol, a Sikh MP says

New zealand: A National Party MP is appealing for cultural understanding after a turban incident in Queenstown. Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi says a Sikh restaurant employee had his turban removed by an inebriated tourist and police are handling the case. “All cultures, ...

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A Day to be compassionate – the Gurgaddi Diwas of Guru Har Rai Ji

During the week of March 14th, Sikhs across the world will gather to commemorate the Gurgaddi Diwas of Sri Guru Har Rai Ji as the 3rd Annual Sikh Environment Day. Last year more than 1050 Sikh institutions, including Gurdwaras, schools, ...

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