The Sikh Community is inviting people of all faiths to join together with them in celebrating the 550^th birthday of the founder of their religion Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

The event will be celebrated in Gurdwara’s worldwide, but Guru Nanak Gurdwara Singh Sabha wants all the community to feel welcome.

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Members of Gurdwara on Bow Lane Preston will be joining together in a ceremony on Tuesday 12^th November at 4pm at the Gurdwara to celebrate the 550^th Birthday of the founder of the Sikh religion.

This will be followed by a three-day Gurpurab (celebration) beginning on the Friday morning till the Sunday.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji founded Sikhism during the 15th century spreading the message of their beliefs and principles and was the first of ten Guru Ji’s.

The community will also be continuing to help the homeless community where they  serve langar (vegetarian food) and distribute warm clothing every Saturday and the last Sunday of each month.

Preston Sikh Sewa runs the service from the Preston Markets where they also offer thermals such sleeping bags, hats, gloves, scarves and thermal socks to make sure the homeless are able to stay warm.

The charity, formed in January 2017, is compiled entirely of Sewdaars (selfless service volunteers) and it is funded by members of the Preston Sangat (congregation) who donate 10% of their disposable income to help.

Funding is also made through donations by the general public and businesses.

The Sewa will be having a celebration on Sunday 24^th November, inviting local business and organisation that have kindly contributed items for the homeless.

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