{"id":4651,"date":"2017-12-19T12:18:37","date_gmt":"2017-12-19T06:48:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=4651"},"modified":"2024-11-21T12:23:47","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T06:53:47","slug":"celebrating-five-years-of-harmony-guru-nanak-darbar-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/celebrating-five-years-of-harmony-guru-nanak-darbar-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Five Years of Harmony: Guru Nanak Darbar, Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/celebrating-five-years-of-harmony-guru-nanak-darbar-dubai\/#Marking_a_Milestone_Five_Years_of_Guru_Nanak_Darbar\" >Marking a Milestone: Five Years of Guru Nanak Darbar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/celebrating-five-years-of-harmony-guru-nanak-darbar-dubai\/#A_Message_of_Unity_and_Tolerance\" >A Message of Unity and Tolerance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/celebrating-five-years-of-harmony-guru-nanak-darbar-dubai\/#Recognizing_Contributions_to_Society\" >Recognizing Contributions to Society<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/celebrating-five-years-of-harmony-guru-nanak-darbar-dubai\/#A_Step_Towards_Preserving_Sikh_Heritage\" >A Step Towards Preserving Sikh Heritage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/celebrating-five-years-of-harmony-guru-nanak-darbar-dubai\/#Culmination_with_Langar_A_Tradition_of_Equality\" >Culmination with Langar: A Tradition of Equality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/celebrating-five-years-of-harmony-guru-nanak-darbar-dubai\/#A_Beacon_of_Cultural_Harmony_in_the_UAE\" >A Beacon of Cultural Harmony in the UAE<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marking_a_Milestone_Five_Years_of_Guru_Nanak_Darbar\"><\/span>Marking a Milestone: Five Years of Guru Nanak Darbar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Sikh community in Dubai gathered in large numbers to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Guru Nanak Darbar Sikh Temple, a symbol of peace, tolerance, and selfless service in the UAE.<\/p>\n<p>The event welcomed esteemed guests, including Mirza Al Sayegh, Director at the Office of Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum and patron of the Indian Business and Professional Council in the UAE, as the chief guest.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Message_of_Unity_and_Tolerance\"><\/span>A Message of Unity and Tolerance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>During his visit, Al Sayegh expressed his admiration for the temple and the values it represents.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am delighted to be here today on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of this beautiful place. It showcases the tolerance and harmony that thrive in the UAE, where over 200 nationalities live in peace and coordination,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n<p>He also highlighted the strong ties between the UAE and India, emphasizing their growing partnership in business and trade.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recognizing_Contributions_to_Society\"><\/span>Recognizing Contributions to Society<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The event saw Al Sayegh honored with a siropa (a ceremonial robe of honor in Sikh tradition) by Baba Sewa Singh ji, a renowned environmentalist and educationist. He also received a painting created by Surekha Sadana, an Indian artist based in Dubai.<\/p>\n<p>Surender Singh Kandhari, Chairman of Guru Nanak Darbar, expressed gratitude for Al Sayegh\u2019s presence and shared the temple\u2019s commitment to societal welfare:<br \/>\n\u201cGuru Nanak Darbar Dubai has pledged Dh1 million to the UAE government under the UAE Food Bank Programme. Giving is not just about monetary donations; it is about seva (selfless service) for the community.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Step_Towards_Preserving_Sikh_Heritage\"><\/span>A Step Towards Preserving Sikh Heritage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adding to the celebrations, the launch of a digital Sikh history museum was announced. This new initiative aims to preserve and share the rich heritage of Sikhism with visitors. The digital gallery\u2019s inauguration was scheduled for the evening, in the presence of community members.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Culmination_with_Langar_A_Tradition_of_Equality\"><\/span>Culmination with Langar: A Tradition of Equality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The event concluded with langar, the traditional free meal served at Sikh temples, embodying the values of equality and selfless service. It brought together people from various walks of life, further reinforcing the temple\u2019s message of harmony and unity.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Beacon_of_Cultural_Harmony_in_the_UAE\"><\/span>A Beacon of Cultural Harmony in the UAE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Guru Nanak Darbar Sikh Temple stands as a beacon of peace and cultural inclusivity in Dubai. Its fifth anniversary celebrations highlighted the importance of volunteerism, the spirit of giving, and the enduring friendship between the UAE and India\u2014a bond that continues to strengthen with each passing year.<\/p>\n<p>#GuruNanakDarbar #DubaiSikhTemple #UAECommunity #CulturalHarmony #Seva<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Marking a Milestone: Five Years of Guru Nanak Darbar The Sikh community in Dubai gathered in large numbers to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Guru Nanak Darbar Sikh Temple, a symbol of peace, tolerance, and selfless service in the UAE. 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