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Gurdwaras in Pakistan observed the Sikh Environment day for the first time
March 16, 2013 | By Sikh Siyasat Bureau
Lahore, Pakistan (March 16, 2013): It is learnt that for the first time, 35 gurdwaras in Pakistan mainly in Sindh and Balochistan, and in Nankana Sahib, the birthplace of Guru Nanak, joined Sikh institutions in India and abroad in observing Sikh Environment Day.
Flower show at Sarabha Nagar Gurdwara in Ludhiana (Punjab) on Sikh Environment Day on March 14, 2013 [File Photo]
According to information shared by EcoSikh, a Washington based Sikh organization, tens of thousands of Sikhs across the world celebrated the Day on Thursday (March 14, 2013). EcoSikh had appealed to all Sikh groups to observe Guru Har Rai Ji’s Gurgadi Divas as the Sikh Environment Day.
“The day when Guru Har Rai, known for his deep love and sensitivity towards nature and its preservation, became the seventh Sikh Guru in 1644, is observed by the community as Sikh Environment Day to garner support from various faith communities and officials”.
EcoSikh president Rajwant Singh, said: “It is amazing to see so much enthusiasm among the Sikh communities all around the world, and we believe that this is the largest direct action by the Sikhs for the environment in the history of Sikhism”.
Ravneet Singh, Programme Manager of Ecosikh in India, said some 1,550 Sikh gurdwaras, organizations and institutions from India and abroad had held special Gurbani recitals on the theme of nature and organized herbal plants and flower shows.
“For the first time, Sikhs in the British Army are also organizing their special observances on environment.” he added.
Gurdwaras across Punjab and other parts of the world also pledged to reduce the use of Styrofoam and disposables at gurdwaras and religious ceremonies.
“Many gurdwaras have begun projects on implementing solar panels, composting systems, and steel utensils during langar (free community meal in the Sikh tradition) for more comprehensive environmental sustainability,” said Paramjeet Kaur, EcoSikh programme administrator in North America.
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