This Half Term, We Will Be Learning About Sikhism and Answering the Question 'Do Sikhs Think It Is Important to Share?'

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This Half Term, We Will Be Learning About Sikhism and Answering the Question 'Do Sikhs Think It Is Important to Share?'

Vocabulary Definition Gurdwara The holy building for the Sikh community. Langar In Sikhism, a langar is the community kitchen of a gurdwara, This half term, we will be learning about Sikhism and answering which serves meals free of charge to all visitors—without mak- the question ‘Do Sikhs think it is important to share?’ ing a distinction of religion, caste, gender, economic status or ethnicity. People sit and eat together, and the kitchen is main- tained and serviced by Sikh community volunteers. The meals served at a langar are always vegetarian. Vocabulary Definition Karah Parshad Karah Parshad is the sacred pudding which is served Guru A Sikh religious teacher, giving personal spiritual guidance in Gurudwara to all. It does not contain any garnishing Baisakhi Festival A big Sikh celebration which marks the beginning of Sikh New Guru Granth Sahib The name given to Sikh’s holy book. The Guru Granth Sahib is Year. not just the holy scripture of Sikhism. It is also considered as the living Guru. Panj Pyare Literally means the five beloved. Since that day in 1699, the Guru Nanak Guru Nanak, also referred to as Baba Nanak, was the founder panj pyare play an important role in all Sikh activities. of Sikhism and is the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. Turban The turban is a distinct aspect of Sikh identity, part of Sikhism's traditional attire and martial history. The turban has both practical and spiritual significance. A Gurdwara decorated for Baisakhi A Baisakhi parade led by the Panj Pyare .

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