Sikh neighbors

• Can I go to my friend’s church, mosque or temple? Usually, yes. Most places of worship welcome visitors, and going with a friend is the easiest way. 1 min read
• Someone made fun of my friend’s hijab or turban. What should I do? Stand with your friend. You don’t need a speech. 1 min read
• What do Sikhs believe? Sikhs believe in one God who lives in everyone. 2 min read
• What is Diwali? Diwali is the festival of lights, celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists. 2 min read
• Why do Sikh men wear turbans? Sikh men wear a turban, called a dastar, to cover and care for their uncut hair, which is an article of faith. 4 min read
• Why does my neighbor’s synagogue or mosque have security guards? Because houses of worship have been targeted. 2 min read

1. 1469Guru Nanak is born. Guru Nanak, the first Sikh Guru, is born in Punjab and teaches devotion to one God for all.
2. 1604The Adi Granth is compiled. Guru Arjan, the fifth Guru, completes the Adi Granth, gathering the Gurus' hymns into one holy book.
3. 1699The Khalsa is founded. On Vaisakhi, Guru Gobind Singh founds the Khalsa, a community of initiated Sikhs committed to faith and justice.
4. 1708The scripture becomes the Guru. Guru Gobind Singh names the holy scripture as the Sikhs' eternal Guru, now called the Guru Granth Sahib.
5. 1903First Sikhs arrive in the U.S.. Records show the first Sikh immigrants from Punjab arriving in the United States, many coming by way of Canada.
6. 1912The first U.S. gurdwara. Sikhs in Stockton, California, open the first gurdwara, or Sikh house of worship, in the United States.
7. 1957A Sikh in Congress. Dalip Singh Saund, a Sikh immigrant from India, becomes the first Asian American to serve in Congress.

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