Thursday, November 10, 2011

Happy Birthday Guru Nanak Dev Ji!



(statement from SALDEF)

Over 500 years ago, Guru Nanak Dev Ji set out on a journey of spreading the messages of peace, love, unity, mutual respect, service and dedication to all of humankind. For Sikhs across the world, today marks a special day of celebrating the birth of our first Guru, the founder of the Sikh faith.

As Sikhs across the world celebrate this day, President Barack Obama issued the following statement:

"I send my best wishes to all those observing the anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru. On this occasion, we are reminded of the fundamental principles of Sikhism, including the equality of all people, the sanctity of living an honest life, and the importance of service to our neighbors."

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