Indian Minorities Federation marks 'Veer Bal Diwas' at Dubai Gurudwara

IANS | December 27, 2024 6:29 AM

Dubai, Dec 27 (IANS) On the occasion of Veer Bal Diwas, the Indian Minorities Federation (IMF) on Thursday organised an event at the Guru Nanak Darbar Sikh Temple in Dubai, the first Sikh gurudwara in the UAE, to commemorate the enduring sacrifice of the courageous Chhote Sahibzades, Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh, the younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh, who stood firm for their faith and principles against tyranny, inspiring generations with their courage, to instil their legacy in the hearts of Indian youth across the globe.

Understanding Veer Bal Diwas: A commemoration of supreme sacrifice

IANS | December 25, 2024 8:19 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) On January 9, 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that December 26 would be observed as Veer Bal Diwas to commemorate the martyrdom of the sons of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Sahibzadas Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji, who were martyred in 1704.

SGPC chief Dhami undergoes punishment, cleans shoes in Golden Temple

IANS | December 25, 2024 6:31 PM

Amritsar, Dec 25 (IANS) Five Sikh high priests, headed by Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh, on Wednesday pronounced religious punishment, also known as "tankhah" for Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) President Harjinder Singh Dhami for allegedly making offensive remarks against Bibi Jagir Kaur, a three-time chief of the gurdwara management body.

Veer Bal Diwas: Fatehgarh Sahib Gurdwara - a source of inspiration

IANS | December 25, 2024 3:18 PM

Chandigarh, Dec 25 (IANS) The annual three-day congregation, officially named 'Shaheedi Sabha', to commemorate the martyrdom of the two youngest sons of Guru Gobind Singh, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh, and his mother Mata Gujri began in Punjab’s Fatehgarh Sahib town on Wednesday.