Interfaith Ceremony Honoring American Military Veterans Conveys Strong Message: Let Sikhs Serve

At the ceremony, Major Kalsi told us, “We have come here today to pay tribute to all the fallen soldiers. Sikhs know what it means to sacrifice. In the World Wars, over 80,000 Sikh soldiers died while serving. So, today when we can’t serve, it upsets the entire community. It ruins our American foundation”. Continue reading Interfaith Ceremony Honoring American Military Veterans Conveys Strong Message: Let Sikhs Serve

Langar on Capitol Hill

US Lawmakers Partake in Sikh Tradition of Langar on Capitol Hill

The third edition of the exceedingly popular event led by SALDEF’s SikhLEAD interns drew some dozen powerful lawmakers and a gathering over 500-strong to the Kennedy Caucus Room of the Russell Senate Building on a scorching hot day in early July. Continue reading US Lawmakers Partake in Sikh Tradition of Langar on Capitol Hill

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Key US Official Pledges Support to Stamp Out Attacks Against Sikh Americans

In wake of the recent horrific assaults on Sikh Americans, following the terror attacks, a high-ranking Obama official has assured the community that the administration stands with it during these challenging times and will work in conjunction with its members to eradicate hate-motivated violence. Continue reading Key US Official Pledges Support to Stamp Out Attacks Against Sikh Americans

Diwali at White House

First Lady Hosts Diwali at White House

It was a heart-warming sight, Tuesday afternoon, as First Lady Michelle Obama lit the traditional Indian Diya (lamp) at the Diwali celebration in the ornate East Room of the White House which looked even more magnificent that day. Continue reading First Lady Hosts Diwali at White House

Baisakhi in Washington

Baisakhi Festival Celebrated at Indian Embassy Residence in Washington

The annual Baisakhi celebration at the Indian Embassy Residence is always a colorful, vibrant, ebullient event highlighting the rich culture of northern India, primarily the state of Punjab. Continue reading Baisakhi Festival Celebrated at Indian Embassy Residence in Washington