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Sikhs celebrate Vasakhi in Penang
WSN Network

GEORGE TOWN: Like Sikhs elsewhere in the world celebrating Vasakhi (New Year), those on the island gathered at the Wadda Gurdwara Sahib on Sunday. “Those who take the initiation must live a strong, disciplined life, according to the will of God, and protect the weak or oppressed,” said Penang Wadda Gurdwara Sahib Association (PWGSA) secretary Suaran Singh.

In conjunction with the festivities, the temple ran a blood donation drive and free health checks and screening for HIV as well as diabetes. Temple head granthi Giani Gulshan Singh was among the many who donated blood during the drive.

“On auspicious occasions such as this, it’s good to do something charitable for the sake of humanity,” Suaran Singh said.

15 April 2009
 

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