Governor Kundi Celebrates Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s 557th Birth Anniversary with Sikh Sangat in Peshawar

PESHAWAR (Nazrana Times): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi celebrated the 557th birth anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji with the province’s Sikh Sangat at Governor House Peshawar. Members of the Sikh community and Hindu, Christian and Muslim religious leaders attended the ceremony.

A large number of Sikh community members from different districts and cities participated under the leadership of Sardar Parvinder Singh, identified by organisers as the district minority chairman for Peshawar. Governor Kundi attended as the chief guest.

Religious and Community Leaders Attend

Participants included Chairman Qari Ruhullah Madani, National Commission Director Rizwanullah, Bishop Falak Sher, Pandit Sham Lal, Jacob Masih and Gurdwara Saragarhi President Sunny Singh, alongside other religious and community representatives.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Teachings Remembered

Sardar Parvinder Singh spoke about Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s life and teachings, highlighting his message of peace, brotherhood and service to humanity.

He praised the governor’s public services and, according to the supplied account, thanked him for what he described as ending the “sit-in government”.

Parvinder Singh and community representatives presented Governor Kundi with a ceremonial chadar as a mark of honour. Women and religious leaders also presented bouquets.

Community Presents Religious and Welfare Demands

Parvinder Singh placed several requests before the governor:

• Opening Gurdwara Singh Sabha for worship.
• Providing financial assistance to Sikh widows through the Eid fund.
• Supplying sewing machines to young women.
• Addressing matters concerning Sikh Anand Karaj and the Hindu Marriage Bill through government and legal procedures.

Governor Assures Support

The ceremony concluded with community members and religious leaders joining Governor Kundi to cut a cake marking Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s birth anniversary.

The governor congratulated the Sikh community on the occasion and assured attendees of efforts to promptly address issues affecting Sikhs and other religious communities.