Washington:
Sending their warmest wishes on the 551st birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, President-elect Joe Biden and his deputy Kamala Harris on Monday mentioned the founder of Sikhism’s timeless and universal message of compassion and unity can inspire and assist Americans heal as folks and as a nation.
“On this day, let us all remind ourselves that Guru Nanak’s timeless and universal message of compassion and unity can inspire and help us heal as people and as a nation,” Biden and Harris mentioned in a joint statement.
They extended their warmest greetings to Sikhs in the US and about the globe as they observe the 551st birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.
The President-elect and the Vice President-elect mentioned that for much more than 5 centuries, Guru Nanak’s teachings on spiritual enlightenment, service to humanity, and moral integrity have endured and are embodied each and every day by Sikhs in America and about the globe, as was noticed for the duration of this difficult year.
“We are grateful to all of the Sikh Americans who continue to stand by their neighbours as essential workers of the pandemic, and who open their hearts and community kitchens in their gurdwaras to prepare, serve, and deliver countless meals for people most in need,” they mentioned.
“And during the summer of protest, we saw Sikhs of all ages marching peacefully for racial and gender equality, religious pluralism, and fidelity to truth and justice – core tenets of the Sikh faith and central to who we all are as Americans,” Biden and Harris mentioned in the statement.
In a separate statement challenge in Ottawa, Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau mentioned the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev was an essential day for Sikh Canadians. It celebrates his life and his teachings of unity, equality, selflessness, and service, he mentioned.
“This year, as we continue to fight the global COVID-19 pandemic, those teachings have never been more important. Whether it is supporting a local charity, being there for neighbours, or helping those who are more vulnerable, Sikh Canadians continue to show selfless service,” Trudeau mentioned.
“This year will look different as we follow public health guidelines to keep each other and our communities safe, but the Sikh values of compassion and inclusion will remain strong. These values, which form the core principles of Sikhism, are also important for all Canadians,” he mentioned.
Today is an chance to recognise the substantial contributions that Canada”s Sikh neighborhood – one particular of the biggest and most dynamic Sikh populations in the globe – tends to make to construct a greater, fairer, and much more inclusive Canada, Trudeau mentioned.
Congressman mentioned Brian Fitzpatrick sent his finest wishes to the Sikh neighborhood in his district and across the nation who are celebrating the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.