Joe Biden emphasized that Sikhs continue to strengthen communities around the world.
Washington:
US President Joe Biden extended his warm wishes to the Sikh Community on the 552nd anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of the Sikh faith, emphasizing that Guru Nanak’s visionary message ” about equality, peace and service is so important today. It was five centuries ago”.
The teachings of Guru Nanak emphasize the dignity and equal rights of all, the empowerment of women and girls, inter-religious cooperation, and acts of service to support those in need. difficult, Biden said in a statement Friday (local time).
He also emphasized that Sikhs continue to strengthen communities around the world.
“By living these and other core values of their faith, Sikhs continue to strengthen communities across the United States and the world,” he said.
Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as ”Gurupurab” is considered as one of the most important festivals in Sikhism. The day marks the birth of Shri Guru Nanak Dev, who laid the foundation for Sikhism.
Guru Nanak was born on April 15, 1469, at Rai Bhoi Ki Talwandi, near Lahore, in the Sekhpura district of present-day Pakistan.
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