Browsing Tag: Connecticut

As part of its weekly festival from May through September to show they are an integral part of the American Society, Sikh Sewak Society International celebrated Sikh Awareness Day last week in Willimantic, Connecticut with a variety of cultural events and a plethora of ethnic food from different parts of the world.

Thanksgiving was celebrated by Sikhs of Connecticut by implementing Guru Nanak dev ji fundamentals “share with needy”.

On December 16, 2012, in response to the tragic events and suffering at Newtown, CT, WSC-AR coordinated with Sikh Americans from ten Sikh Gurdwaras (of Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey), to attend the candlelight vigil and interfaith prayer service held at Newtown High School.

What I hope happens is that the sense of community that is building right now continues so we can critically use this horrible event to address the problem of lethal violence in all of its forms — the other many, many acts of senseless violence that happen on a daily basis...

Sikhs here acknowledge differences between the Oak Creek attacks and the Connecticut massacre, but also the complete similarity in the pain of loss.

I would like to respond to the mass shooting in Newport, Connecticut as I did with the mass shooting in Oak Creek, Wisconsin four months ago - I still refuse a life driven by fear and negativity, and I still retain my faith that humans are not hateful and malicious.

Local police and firefighters are scheduled to get cultural awareness training on Sikhism from U.S. Department of Justice workers Thursday and Friday.

One of the Sikh religion's major principles is to help mankind by sharing and performing charitable service from the fruits of your own work. When the devastating earthquake occurred in January 2010 in Haiti, the Sikh community responded with millions of meals, tents, funds and manpower.

"It's great to be here with you and celebrate your success. When I understood this was a time of celebration for you, I was deeply honored for the invitation and to be here in your presence," Malloy said. Malloy said he understood the trouble many Sikhs have had in the post-9-11 world, adding the state needs to look out for the needs of all its citizens.

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When you think of faith, or feel a spiritual presence, or think about God — well, what is that for you?

United Sikhs calls on the State to grant Sikhs a statutory right to wear a kirpan to end harassment faced by Sikhs.

The event in question occurred when Sachdev Singh notified a marshal prior to entering the metal detector at the courthouse of the presence of "a religious symbol" under his clothing.