Author Topic: Sikhs In America (Read 2814 times)

Kudrat Kaur · « **on:** August 06, 2010, 11:19:15 PM »

Sikh religion is not merely a set of beliefs, it is even more importantly a way of life, that of a saint-soldier.

Sikhs must live their faith in addition to simply being visible as different, i.e., they must live their lives in prayer and humble service of the people.

- Total population fo Sikhs Worldwide is 25 million. Among these, 650,000 lives in US.

-Sikhs have been a part of the American populace for more than 130 years.Many Sikhs emigrated to the United States, and began arriving to work on farms in California. They traveled via Hong Kongto Angel Island, California, the western counterpart to Ellis Island in New York.

- Sikhism was the first religion from India to settle in America during 1800s. There are many important figures like Bhagat Singh Thind first Sikh to be recruited in the American military, also Dalip Singh Saund elected in 1956 to be the first Sikh member of the United States House of Representatives, and there are many more who have contributed to the American economy, military and the lifestyle.

- The first Sikh Gurdwara was built in Stockton, California; the Gurdwara was created in 1912 with joint efforts of Sant Baba Vasakha Singh and Baba Jawala Singh. It was in September 1912 when land was purchased on South Granth Street in Stockton for the use of the Gurdwara.

- The largest Sikh community in the United States resides in Yuba City, California. The rest of the Sikh population is spread out in such places as Seattle, Washington, Modesto, California, San Francisco Bay Area, Stockton, California, Richmond Hill, Queens, New York, Kew Gardens, Queens, Flushing, Queens, New York.

-Prior to the 1980s the United States Armed Forces allowed the wearing of beards while in uniform.[5] However, due to a change in regulations the U.S. armed forces stopped allowing for the wearing of beards in uniform, except for those who have been in the military prior to 1986.

-Rattan, now Captain, has graduated at Fort Sam Houston on March 22, 2010 from basic officer training.[13] He and Dr. Kamaljeet Singh Kalsi are the first Sikh officers to have received exemption from the Army in more than 25 years.

But i can see here, new generation is getting away from their culture and even not aware about their mother tongue..
So there is huge responsibility over parents so if u really want Sikhism to survive in future in foreign countries, Kids need education about their religion, culture and Punjabi language. In other words, ,more Khalsa Schools r needed too..and family atmosphere has its effect at its place too..

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