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Books on Sikhism donated to library
WSN Network

NEW YORK: Concerned over increasing incidents of Sikhs being attacked, a North Brunswick resident, Rajinder Gadhok, donated a collection of books and DVDs to the township's library, hoping that people will educate themselves about Sikh religion. "Because of 9/11, some Sikhs have been misidentified for Mus lims because of our turbans and beards. They've been assaulted," Gadhok, 71, said. "I felt it was important to donate the books so people can acquaint themselves with the Sikh religion."

Though no such incidents have been reported in North Brunswick, Gadhok said he decided to donate the collection to his hometown library as a way of acting locally to educate his neighbors about Sik hism, a monotheistic religion with more than 25 million followers worldwide.

Gadhok made a $165 donation to the New York-based Sikh Coalition, and officials used the money for its Library Project, which has a goal of getting 10 books and two DVDs on the Sikh religion in every library in America.

Cheryl McBride, director of the North Brunswick Library, said the books and DVDs are on display and have proven to be pretty popular.

29 July, 2008
 

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