US Congressman introduces solution to recognise importance of Baisakhi
A US Congressman has announced a solution within the Area of Representatives to recognise the importance of Baisakhi and people who rejoice it.
“This solution recognises the ancient, cultural, and spiritual importance of the pageant of Baisakhi,” Congressman John Garamendi stated at the Area ground as he re-introduced the solution.
Often referred to as ‘Vaisakhi’, Baisakhi is a spring season harvest pageant for Sikhs, Hindus and Buddhists.
It additionally marks the Sikh new 12 months and commemorates the formation of ‘khalsa panth’ (saint-warriors) below Guru Gobind Singh in 1699, John Garamendi stated.
The Congressman from California is co-chair of the Sikh Caucus within the Area.
“Madam Speaker, I beg all Individuals of the Area to sign up for me in recognising the importance of Baisakhi and people who rejoice it,” John Garamendi stated.
In the US, Baisakhi is well known with huge processions, celebrations, and group carrier. Baisakhi celebrates group, prosperity, and persisted growth within the 12 months forward, he stated.
“As our nation emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s crucial that we rejoice the energy of our communities and the sacrifice it’ll take to defeat the coronavirus and glance against the longer term,” the lawmaker stated.
April 13, he stated, marks the beginning of the start of the Sikh faith and the beginning of the Punjabi New Yr.
“Past due 2020 and early 2021 has examined the Indian Sikh group, and I’m hoping the approaching months will probably be marked by way of peace, prosperity, and appreciate for all religion communities,” John Garamendi stated.
The solution, co-sponsored by way of greater than a dozen different lawmakers together with Dr Ami Bera and Frank Pallone, recognises the ancient, cultural, and spiritual importance of the pageant of Baisakhi.
Recognising the importance of Baisakhi to Sikh communities in the US and around the globe, the solution expresses its appreciate for all communities that remember the pageant.
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