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Kerman sangat underlines need to educate locals about Sikhs
WSN Network

KERMAN: At a gathering of the Central Valley Sikh Community at the Annandgarh Sahib Sikh Gurdwara, Kerman, speakers emphasized the need for immediate attention to be paid to issue of educating other races of America about the identity of the Sikhs so that they are not mistaken as Muslims.

The sangat at the gurdwara, situated at 680 Vineland Avenue, Kerman CA, celebrated the Gurpurab of the founder of Sikh religion, Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji, on Sunday November 8. The function was organized by the Sikh Council of Central California (SCCC) that represents about 30,000 Sikhs living in the valley.

Mr. Terry Ashmore from Fresno County Sheriff’s Department was invited to this event and was honored for his support to the Sikh Community.

Those who have contributed to the education system were commended for their dedication and hard work in our community. These included Dr. Onkar Singh Bindra, Mrs. Pushpinder Kaur, Dr. Mahinder Singh Madaan, Mr. Chris Williams, Mrs. Gurpreet Dhillon, Mrs. Sunny Dhillon, Mrs. Ravinder Kaur, Mr. Gurdeep Shergill, Mrs. Jatinder Purewal, Mrs. Gurdeep Sihota, Mrs. Mohani, Thiara, Mrs. Davinder Kaur Sidhu and Major Raghbir Singh Gill.

Langar, the community lunch was also served to those who had graced the event with their presence. Sikh community collected blankets from the residents of the Central Valley and donated them to Poverello House of Fresno.

18 November  2009
 

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