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| May 16, 2010 | Krishna offers prayer at Ganga Sahib Gurdwara in Tehran | |
Tehran: External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna, presently here on a four-day State visit, paid Obeisance at the lone Ganga Singh Sabha Gurdwara on Sunday. Interacting with media after performing prayer at the
Gurdwara, Krishna said: "I am happy that Sikh community here in Tehran has built
this Gurdwara and they have been praying here and they have been involved in trade
and other economic activities which bring the two countries nearer". Krishna described
Sikhs living in Iran as "wonderful Ambassadors of India". "I have learnt that
National Day celebrations were held here and I think they are wonderful ambassadors
of India in this country , I wish them all well, " he added. Ganga Singh Sabha
Gurdwara was founded in 1941 by Bhai Ganga Singh Sabha Teheran. The Gurdwara also
has a school in its vicinity. Religious celebrations here include morning and
evening prayers, Guru-Ka-Langar (free meal) every Friday after the Akhand Path
(practice of continuous recitation of Guru's name). Community services comprising
establishment of a school, teaching of Punjabi and Dharmik (Divinity) form an
integral part of the curriculum. There are about 800 members of the Sikh community
in the area. |
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