{"id":7691,"date":"2015-09-28T16:51:18","date_gmt":"2015-09-28T11:21:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=7691"},"modified":"2026-03-06T19:00:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T13:30:13","slug":"embracing-interfaith-harmony-eid-observed-with-reverence-at-akal-academy-theh-kalandar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/embracing-interfaith-harmony-eid-observed-with-reverence-at-akal-academy-theh-kalandar\/","title":{"rendered":"Embracing Interfaith Harmony &#8211; Eid Observed with Reverence at Akal Academy, Theh Kalandar"},"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\/embracing-interfaith-harmony-eid-observed-with-reverence-at-akal-academy-theh-kalandar\/#Honouring_the_Saints_Honouring_the_Scripture\" >Honouring the Saints, Honouring the Scripture<\/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\/embracing-interfaith-harmony-eid-observed-with-reverence-at-akal-academy-theh-kalandar\/#A_Scripture_That_Speaks_to_All\" >A Scripture That Speaks to All<\/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\/embracing-interfaith-harmony-eid-observed-with-reverence-at-akal-academy-theh-kalandar\/#A_Message_of_Peace_Love_Brotherhood\" >A Message of Peace, Love &amp; Brotherhood<\/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\/embracing-interfaith-harmony-eid-observed-with-reverence-at-akal-academy-theh-kalandar\/#Principals_Words_of_Wisdom\" >Principal\u2019s Words of Wisdom<\/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\/embracing-interfaith-harmony-eid-observed-with-reverence-at-akal-academy-theh-kalandar\/#A_Sweet_Conclusion\" >A Sweet Conclusion<\/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\/embracing-interfaith-harmony-eid-observed-with-reverence-at-akal-academy-theh-kalandar\/#A_Lesson_for_Life\" >A Lesson for Life<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Honouring_the_Saints_Honouring_the_Scripture\"><\/span>Honouring the Saints, Honouring the Scripture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The assembly commenced with a soulful invocation, followed by an insightful session led by teachers who spoke about the revered <strong>Sufi saints and Muslim Bhagats<\/strong> whose <strong>bani<\/strong> graces the <strong>Guru Granth Sahib Ji.<\/strong> Names like <strong>Bhagat Farid Ji, Bhagat Bhikhan Ji, Bhagat Kabir Ji,<\/strong> and <strong>the Rababis Satta<\/strong> and <strong>Balwand Ji<\/strong> were highlighted, offering students a deeper understanding of interfaith spirituality.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Scripture_That_Speaks_to_All\"><\/span>A Scripture That Speaks to All<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Guru Granth Sahib Ji,<\/strong> the eternal Guru of <strong>Sikhs,<\/strong> carries within its divine pages the teachings of saints from varied backgrounds Hindu, Muslim, and beyond. With the name <strong>\u201cAllah\u201d<\/strong> appearing 46 times in its sacred verses, students were taught how <strong>Sikhism<\/strong> inherently embraces oneness beyond religious boundaries.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Message_of_Peace_Love_Brotherhood\"><\/span>A Message of Peace, Love &amp; Brotherhood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Eid was celebrated with reflection on the values of compassion, tolerance, solidarity, and mutual respect. The students listened attentively to stories of <strong>Pir Bhudhu Shah Ji<\/strong> and <strong>Sai Mian Meer Ji,<\/strong> noble souls who stood alongside <strong>Sikh Gurus<\/strong> and embodied the message of universal harmony.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Principals_Words_of_Wisdom\"><\/span>Principal\u2019s Words of Wisdom<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The school Principal addressed the gathering, emphasizing that true spirituality transcends rituals and boundaries. Let us be torchbearers of unity, upholding the values embedded in our very scripture that teaches love for all, malice toward none. She encouraged students to recognize the divine in every faith and uphold the dignity of every spiritual tradition.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Sweet_Conclusion\"><\/span>A Sweet Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The event ended with the distribution of <strong>Karah Parshad,<\/strong> a sacred offering symbolizing equality and gratitude. The entire congregation shared this blessed offering in a spirit of collective devotion.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Lesson_for_Life\"><\/span>A Lesson for Life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By celebrating <strong>Eid<\/strong> through the lens of <strong>Sikhism\u2019s<\/strong> inclusive teachings, <strong>Akal Academy, Theh Kalandar<\/strong> once again set an example of how education must extend beyond textbooks into the hearts of students, shaping them into compassionate global citizens.<br \/>\nLet\u2019s celebrate this beautiful interfaith harmony. Share this story to inspire others with the universal message of peace, love, and oneness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Honouring the Saints, Honouring the Scripture The assembly commenced with a soulful invocation, followed by an insightful session led by teachers who spoke about the revered Sufi saints and Muslim Bhagats whose bani graces the Guru Granth Sahib Ji. 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