Malaysia is the 3rd country in the WORLD to depict Gurdwara Sahib on a Stamp

The Malaysian Government and the Postal Department has gratefully honored the Sikh community by depicting Gurdwara Sahib Shapha on the RM 0.60 postage stamp. It was officially launched on the 21st November 2016 at Masjid Kapitan Kling, Penang. A First Day Cover (FDC) depicting the five major places of worship namely Islam, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism […]

The Malaysian Government and the Postal Department has gratefully honored the Sikh community by depicting Gurdwara Sahib Shapha on the RM 0.60 postage stamp.

It was officially launched on the 21st November 2016 at Masjid Kapitan Kling, Penang. A First Day Cover (FDC) depicting the five major places of worship namely Islam, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism and Sikhism was released on the same date.

It is of historic interest that Malaysia is the third country in the world (outside of India) to depict the Gurdwara Sahib on a postal stamp. The first country was Pakistan which issued Rupees 5 postage stamp of Gurdwara Dera Sahib, Lahore in 2006 to commemorate the 400th Anniversary of the Martyrdome of Sri Guru Arjun dev Ji (1606 – 2006). The second country was Uganda which issued the 3,400 shillings postage stamp in 2014 to commemorate the centenary of Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha (1913 – 2013) in Kampala.

In the last 80 years, India has only issued postage stamps depicting five (5) Gurdwara’s in India and one (1) in Pakistan.

Gurdwara Sahib Shapha was built in the early 1930s in Jalan Chan Sow Lin to serve the religious needs of the Sikh community in this area. Most of the Sikhs were employed in the engineering workshops (known as Shapha in Punjabi)

This Gurdwara Sahib was relocated by the Government to its present site in Jalan Sungai Besi in the year 1987. The building was extensively renovated between 2009 to 2011. The facade of the Gurdwara Sahib is based on traditional Sikh architecture which is reminiscent of the Gurdwaras in Punjab, India.

The Sikh Holy Scripture , Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is enshrined in the Darber Sahib (prayer hall) of this Gurdwara Sahib. The xantic (Besanti) colored Nishan Sahib (Flag) in the compound of the Gurdwara signifies that this is a place of worship and becons as a sign of welcome.

The Malaysian Governments depiction of the Gurdwara Sahib Shapha on a postage stamp is a testimony of its tolerance of the freedom of worship of not only Islam but all other religions as well.

The Sikh community, though a small number, has always served this country with distinction. The writer, Saran Singh, is honored to have played a role in this important event on behalf of the Sikh community in Malaysia. He was approached by the postal services to help identify Gurdwaras that would fit the tough selection criteria set by the government and postal services. Various Gurdwaras were selected and submitted. The final decision of course lay in the hands of the Malaysian Postal Services. Saran Singh was recognized by the Sikh Community in December’ 2016 for this very special service to the community.

All the Sikh stamps and FDC were sold out within the very first day.

Malaysia is the 3rd country in the WORLD to depict Gurdwara Sahib on a Stamp

The Malaysian Government and the Postal Department has gratefully honored the Sikh community by depicting Gurdwara Sahib Shapha on the RM 0.60 postage stamp. It was officially launched on the 21st November 2016 at Masjid Kapitan Kling, Penang. A First Day Cover (FDC) depicting the five major places of worship namely Islam, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism […]

The Malaysian Government and the Postal Department has gratefully honored the Sikh community by depicting Gurdwara Sahib Shapha on the RM 0.60 postage stamp.

It was officially launched on the 21st November 2016 at Masjid Kapitan Kling, Penang. A First Day Cover (FDC) depicting the five major places of worship namely Islam, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism and Sikhism was released on the same date.

It is of historic interest that Malaysia is the third country in the world (outside of India) to depict the Gurdwara Sahib on a postal stamp. The first country was Pakistan which issued Rupees 5 postage stamp of Gurdwara Dera Sahib, Lahore in 2006 to commemorate the 400th Anniversary of the Martyrdome of Sri Guru Arjun dev Ji (1606 – 2006). The second country was Uganda which issued the 3,400 shillings postage stamp in 2014 to commemorate the centenary of Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha (1913 – 2013) in Kampala.

In the last 80 years, India has only issued postage stamps depicting five (5) Gurdwara’s in India and one (1) in Pakistan.

Gurdwara Sahib Shapha was built in the early 1930s in Jalan Chan Sow Lin to serve the religious needs of the Sikh community in this area. Most of the Sikhs were employed in the engineering workshops (known as Shapha in Punjabi)

This Gurdwara Sahib was relocated by the Government to its present site in Jalan Sungai Besi in the year 1987. The building was extensively renovated between 2009 to 2011. The facade of the Gurdwara Sahib is based on traditional Sikh architecture which is reminiscent of the Gurdwaras in Punjab, India.

The Sikh Holy Scripture , Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is enshrined in the Darber Sahib (prayer hall) of this Gurdwara Sahib. The xantic (Besanti) colored Nishan Sahib (Flag) in the compound of the Gurdwara signifies that this is a place of worship and becons as a sign of welcome.

The Malaysian Governments depiction of the Gurdwara Sahib Shapha on a postage stamp is a testimony of its tolerance of the freedom of worship of not only Islam but all other religions as well.

The Sikh community, though a small number, has always served this country with distinction. The writer, Saran Singh, is honored to have played a role in this important event on behalf of the Sikh community in Malaysia. He was approached by the postal services to help identify Gurdwaras that would fit the tough selection criteria set by the government and postal services. Various Gurdwaras were selected and submitted. The final decision of course lay in the hands of the Malaysian Postal Services. Saran Singh was recognized by the Sikh Community in December’ 2016 for this very special service to the community.

All the Sikh stamps and FDC were sold out within the very first day.

Sikh Brothers joins Muslims to distribute ‘Iftari’ in Ramzan in Pakistan

The Sikh community has joined Muslims here to distribute ‘iftaris’, the sunset meal to break the dawn-to-dusk fast during Ramzan, to promote religious harmony and tolerance in Pakistan. At Aasia Gate, Sikh businessman Sahib Singh has set up a stall outside his medicine shop to dole out sweet-drinks, ‘lassi’ and food to fasting Muslims. “The […]

The Sikh community has joined Muslims here to distribute ‘iftaris’, the sunset meal to break the dawn-to-dusk fast during Ramzan, to promote religious harmony and tolerance in Pakistan.

At Aasia Gate, Sikh businessman Sahib Singh has set up a stall outside his medicine shop to dole out sweet-drinks, ‘lassi’ and food to fasting Muslims.

“The objective behind distributing iftari items is to promote the concept of inter-faith harmony in our country,” he said. Singh has also arranged food for the needy.

A former councillor, Singh said he wanted to apprise Muslims that his community accorded full reverence to their religious rituals. “This is the spirit of interfaith harmony,” he said.

Singh said he also wanted tell the world that religious tolerance exists in Pakistan where people from different faiths and beliefs respect each other and accord reverence to religious festivals.

“The Hindu community has also decided to start the practice of bringing people of different faiths nearer to each other,” Founding Member Council of Pakistan World of Religion, Haroon Sarbdial, said.

Sarbdial said we are planning to hold iftari at different places in Peshawar and waiting for Maulana Qureshi, the Imam of the Masjid Mohabat Khan, who is in Saudi Arabia for performance of Umra, to arrive.

He said because of this spirit, people in this region reside together in harmony.

The Hindu community has made iftari arrangements, like in Peshawar, for Muslims in Sindh province, Sarbdial said.

“This is the real face of Pakistan and its people who have great regard and reverence for each other, regardless of difference of faith and believes,” he said.

_Hindustan Times

Sikh Brothers joins Muslims to distribute ‘Iftari’ in Ramzan in Pakistan

The Sikh community has joined Muslims here to distribute ‘iftaris’, the sunset meal to break the dawn-to-dusk fast during Ramzan, to promote religious harmony and tolerance in Pakistan. At Aasia Gate, Sikh businessman Sahib Singh has set up a stall outside his medicine shop to dole out sweet-drinks, ‘lassi’ and food to fasting Muslims. “The […]

The Sikh community has joined Muslims here to distribute ‘iftaris’, the sunset meal to break the dawn-to-dusk fast during Ramzan, to promote religious harmony and tolerance in Pakistan.

At Aasia Gate, Sikh businessman Sahib Singh has set up a stall outside his medicine shop to dole out sweet-drinks, ‘lassi’ and food to fasting Muslims.

“The objective behind distributing iftari items is to promote the concept of inter-faith harmony in our country,” he said. Singh has also arranged food for the needy.

A former councillor, Singh said he wanted to apprise Muslims that his community accorded full reverence to their religious rituals. “This is the spirit of interfaith harmony,” he said.

Singh said he also wanted tell the world that religious tolerance exists in Pakistan where people from different faiths and beliefs respect each other and accord reverence to religious festivals.

“The Hindu community has also decided to start the practice of bringing people of different faiths nearer to each other,” Founding Member Council of Pakistan World of Religion, Haroon Sarbdial, said.

Sarbdial said we are planning to hold iftari at different places in Peshawar and waiting for Maulana Qureshi, the Imam of the Masjid Mohabat Khan, who is in Saudi Arabia for performance of Umra, to arrive.

He said because of this spirit, people in this region reside together in harmony.

The Hindu community has made iftari arrangements, like in Peshawar, for Muslims in Sindh province, Sarbdial said.

“This is the real face of Pakistan and its people who have great regard and reverence for each other, regardless of difference of faith and believes,” he said.

_Hindustan Times

Student of Akal Academy, Gomti scores 94.2 % in CBSE XII & gets listed among the Top 10 District Toppers

Belonging to a rural area was no deterrent for Jasmeet Kaur a student of Akal Academy Gomti U.P. who became a shining star with her exceptional performance in CBSE Board 2017 Results. Hailing from a rural background this girl has proved that success can come the way we want. Jasmeet Kaur scored 94.2 per cent […]

Belonging to a rural area was no deterrent for Jasmeet Kaur a student of Akal Academy Gomti U.P. who became a shining star with her exceptional performance in CBSE Board 2017 Results.

Hailing from a rural background this girl has proved that success can come the way we want. Jasmeet Kaur scored 94.2 per cent marks in commerce stream and exams and is first in Tehsil and 7th in District.

Jasmeet said that worked hard throughout the year under the guidance of her teachers .Her father Sardar Satpal Singh and mother sardarni Manpreet Kaur too had their role in bringing laurels “It was due to the hard work put in by teachers and parents. She has toiled really hard for us and prepared herself without tuition or extra coaching. Her performance is no less than the students from city schools.

Student of Akal Academy, Gomti scores 94.2 % in CBSE XII & gets listed among the Top 10 District Toppers

Belonging to a rural area was no deterrent for Jasmeet Kaur a student of Akal Academy Gomti U.P. who became a shining star with her exceptional performance in CBSE Board 2017 Results. Hailing from a rural background this girl has proved that success can come the way we want. Jasmeet Kaur scored 94.2 per cent […]

Belonging to a rural area was no deterrent for Jasmeet Kaur a student of Akal Academy Gomti U.P. who became a shining star with her exceptional performance in CBSE Board 2017 Results.

Hailing from a rural background this girl has proved that success can come the way we want. Jasmeet Kaur scored 94.2 per cent marks in commerce stream and exams and is first in Tehsil and 7th in District.

Jasmeet said that worked hard throughout the year under the guidance of her teachers .Her father Sardar Satpal Singh and mother sardarni Manpreet Kaur too had their role in bringing laurels “It was due to the hard work put in by teachers and parents. She has toiled really hard for us and prepared herself without tuition or extra coaching. Her performance is no less than the students from city schools.

Sikhs & Hindu Brothers Join Hands To Build A Mosque as a Ramzan Gift in this Punjab Village

It’s an ideal present that members of the Muslim community could hope to get, ahead of the holy month of Ramzan in their village. They will no longer have to travel to nearby villages to offer ‘namaz’. Setting an example of communal harmony, the villagers of Ghalib Ran Singh Waal — which has a majority […]

It’s an ideal present that members of the Muslim community could hope to get, ahead of the holy month of Ramzan in their village. They will no longer have to travel to nearby villages to offer ‘namaz’. Setting an example of communal harmony, the villagers of Ghalib Ran Singh Waal — which has a majority of Sikhs and Hindus — have constructed a mosque in the village.

The mosque was formally inaugurated by the villagers on Thursday. “Our long cherished demand has been fulfilled with the joint efforts of villagers. It’s a beautiful mosque. We will be able to pray here during the holy month, and it is an Eid gift for us,” said Liaqat Ali, a local villager.

Appreciating the gesture of Shahi Imaam Punjab and the village panchayat, Muslims said the Hazrat Abu Bakar mosque indeed was an Eid gift for them. “It’s so touching, and a big gesture of brotherhood on the part of villagers, that they came forward to help us in the construction of Hazrat Abu Bakar mosque in the village. This was a long pending demand of our community members in the village. Now, we will be able to pray in the village in this mosque,” said Shahi Imaam Punjab, Maulana Habib Ur Rehman Saani Ludhianvi.

The resolution for the construction of a mosque was passed way back in 1998. “The villager’s meeting had approved it with consensus. After that, about a kanal of panchayat land was also allotted for the construction. But the work could only begin on 2 May last year, following the efforts of villagers,” said village sarpanch Jagdeep Kaur. Taking pride in describing her village as an epitome of communal harmony, she says a temple was also now being constructed in the village with the joint efforts of villagers.

With a population of about 1,300, the village has around 700 Sikhs, 200 Hindus, and 150 Muslims. Most of the Muslims had settled in the village after partition. The village also has a Nanaksar Gurdwara where members of various communities go and offer their respects.

-Hindustan Times

Those fighting in the name of religion instead of dividing, work to unite human beings

Sikhs & Hindu Brothers Join Hands To Build A Mosque as a Ramzan Gift in this Punjab Village

It’s an ideal present that members of the Muslim community could hope to get, ahead of the holy month of Ramzan in their village. They will no longer have to travel to nearby villages to offer ‘namaz’. Setting an example of communal harmony, the villagers of Ghalib Ran Singh Waal — which has a majority […]

It’s an ideal present that members of the Muslim community could hope to get, ahead of the holy month of Ramzan in their village. They will no longer have to travel to nearby villages to offer ‘namaz’. Setting an example of communal harmony, the villagers of Ghalib Ran Singh Waal — which has a majority of Sikhs and Hindus — have constructed a mosque in the village.

The mosque was formally inaugurated by the villagers on Thursday. “Our long cherished demand has been fulfilled with the joint efforts of villagers. It’s a beautiful mosque. We will be able to pray here during the holy month, and it is an Eid gift for us,” said Liaqat Ali, a local villager.

Appreciating the gesture of Shahi Imaam Punjab and the village panchayat, Muslims said the Hazrat Abu Bakar mosque indeed was an Eid gift for them. “It’s so touching, and a big gesture of brotherhood on the part of villagers, that they came forward to help us in the construction of Hazrat Abu Bakar mosque in the village. This was a long pending demand of our community members in the village. Now, we will be able to pray in the village in this mosque,” said Shahi Imaam Punjab, Maulana Habib Ur Rehman Saani Ludhianvi.

The resolution for the construction of a mosque was passed way back in 1998. “The villager’s meeting had approved it with consensus. After that, about a kanal of panchayat land was also allotted for the construction. But the work could only begin on 2 May last year, following the efforts of villagers,” said village sarpanch Jagdeep Kaur. Taking pride in describing her village as an epitome of communal harmony, she says a temple was also now being constructed in the village with the joint efforts of villagers.

With a population of about 1,300, the village has around 700 Sikhs, 200 Hindus, and 150 Muslims. Most of the Muslims had settled in the village after partition. The village also has a Nanaksar Gurdwara where members of various communities go and offer their respects.

-Hindustan Times

Those fighting in the name of religion instead of dividing, work to unite human beings

This Kaur made the SIKHS proud by bagging 89% despite of her DISABILITY!

Paul House,’ situated in the centre of the city, was lightened up with flashes of cameras as the family’s daughter, who is visually impaired, scored 89% marks in Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 exams, the result of which was declared on Sunday. Gurleen Kaur, 18, is suffering from the disability since birth. […]

Paul House,’ situated in the centre of the city, was lightened up with flashes of cameras as the family’s daughter, who is visually impaired, scored 89% marks in Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 exams, the result of which was declared on Sunday.

Gurleen Kaur, 18, is suffering from the disability since birth. Her mother Manpreet Kaur, a housewife, said that she is proud of her daughter as despite her disability, Gurleen did not quit and continued her studies. She wants her daughter to become an IAS officer.

Manpreet make files and notes for her daughter on the laptop and convert them into speech with the help of a special software that Gurleen uses.

Talking about Gurleen’s routine, her mother said, “She gets up at 6am and studies. On the day of exam, she used to get up at 2am and study till 8. Whenever I asked if she needed any help, she say that she will manage.” Her father Sukhwinder Paul Singh, who is in paint business, said he was extremenly overjoyed.

Gurleen is a student of Cambridge International School for Girls. “I am a gadget freak. I love to play games and work on the laptop,” she said.

“We plan to take her outside and organise a grand party to celebrate the success,” said her mother.

This Kaur made the SIKHS proud by bagging 89% despite of her DISABILITY!

Paul House,’ situated in the centre of the city, was lightened up with flashes of cameras as the family’s daughter, who is visually impaired, scored 89% marks in Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 exams, the result of which was declared on Sunday. Gurleen Kaur, 18, is suffering from the disability since birth. […]

Paul House,’ situated in the centre of the city, was lightened up with flashes of cameras as the family’s daughter, who is visually impaired, scored 89% marks in Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 exams, the result of which was declared on Sunday.

Gurleen Kaur, 18, is suffering from the disability since birth. Her mother Manpreet Kaur, a housewife, said that she is proud of her daughter as despite her disability, Gurleen did not quit and continued her studies. She wants her daughter to become an IAS officer.

Manpreet make files and notes for her daughter on the laptop and convert them into speech with the help of a special software that Gurleen uses.

Talking about Gurleen’s routine, her mother said, “She gets up at 6am and studies. On the day of exam, she used to get up at 2am and study till 8. Whenever I asked if she needed any help, she say that she will manage.” Her father Sukhwinder Paul Singh, who is in paint business, said he was extremenly overjoyed.

Gurleen is a student of Cambridge International School for Girls. “I am a gadget freak. I love to play games and work on the laptop,” she said.

“We plan to take her outside and organise a grand party to celebrate the success,” said her mother.