The Story of Sikhism one of the younger of major religions (founded less than 5 centuries ago) Founded in northwestern India Shares some of the characteristics.

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The Story of Sikhism one of the younger of major religions (founded less than 5 centuries ago) Founded in northwestern India Shares some of the characteristics of Hinduism & Islam, but it is a unique faith The word sikh means learner Follow the teachings of this guy: Guru Nanak ~27 million worldwide; ~500, 000 in Canada

The majority of Sikhs live in the Punjab, an area divided between India and Pakistan.

A Sikh temple is called ??  A gurdwara (‘gateway to the guru’) Gurdwaras are the main centres of prayer and devotional life. The main hall is usually plainly decorated; no statues or images focus is on sacred scripture. Sikhs do not have a specific day of the week they consider holy. In Canada, they often go to a gurdwara on Sundays because it works with our customs.

The Golden Temple (aka. Harmandir) City of Amritsar, Punjab Province, India Did you know the kitchen of the Golden Temple feeds tens of thousands of people a day! Check it out here!