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Sikhism: An Overview
! Founded in the 16th century in the Punjab (now part of India and Pakistan) by Guru Nanak
! Followed by nine more Gurus
! Believe in one God
! Good deeds - not rituals
! Holy book = Guru Granth Sahib
Sikhism Today
! Over 25 million Sikhs in the world today
! Fifth largest world religion
! Most (over 60%) still live in the Punjab
! Sikhs meet and worship in Gurdwaras
! Community of Sikhs is called the ‘Khalsa’
Vaisahki
! 13th April – Harvest Festival for thousands of years
! Sikh New Year
! Special significance for Sikhs since 17th Century
! Celebrates the birth of Sikhism as we know it
Sikhism in Britain
! First Sikh – 1849
! First Gurdwara in London – 1911
! Many migrated in 50s and 60s during disruption in the Punjab
! 5-600,000 in UK today
! Special laws – turbans and kirpans