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Thank you to everyone that attended the Shaheedi Smagam! Although this event was unlike previous years, together we were able to commemorate the Shaheeds of 1984 & remember the atrocities of the Indian government. After the virtual event, it was very heartwarming to safely see and say hello to Sangat during the Candy Bag drive thru! 

On Saturday we had our first Movies with Meaning event of the year for our Seva Club youth group. We watched the film “Dharam Yudh Morcha” as this month we have been focusing on 1984 Sikh Genocide. We look forward to future event where we can continue to educate and support our youth!

Our Sunday Youth and Family Darbar is a weekly program that takes place every Sunday from 5:30 -7:00 pm. This month we have been learning about the events leading up to the 1984 Sikh genocide and the genocide itself. We have also incorporated “Current Events” into our Darbar where we share Sikhi related news in a way that youth can understand. As with our other programming, we are taking necessary safety precautions to ensure the safety of Sangat and Sevadars. Sevadars who are doing Kirtan or speaking in Darbar only remove their masks while doing Seva.

Yesterday sevadars helped helped pack nearly 200 bags of candy for our Shaheedi Smagam happening this week. This Seva has been taking place annually for the past 18 years all thanks to our amazing youth who come out year after year! There are only 6 days left until the Smagam! Sign up for the the event through our website.

Sevadars are busy preparing for our annual Shaheedi Smagam! All this candy will be distributed through our “Candy Bag Drive Thru” for children who attend our virtual event taking place next Saturday! Sign up through our website if you would like to attend!

Last week, Gurmat Center staff had midterm planning meetings. Punjabi and Santhia teachers and department heads discussed dates and details to ensure that the upcoming exams run smoothly. Emails will be sent out to all students with more details!

Shaheedi Smagam is only 2 days away! Join us on Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 5:45 - 7:00 PM to remember the great Shaheeds of our Panth!

Sign up by Friday, October 30 to be eligible for a candy bag!

The virtual event will be live streamed on Youtube. 

Click here to watch the event!

Click here to sign up (required for candy bag) 

Candy bags will be distributed through the Candy Bag Drive Thru for students that sign up and virtually attend the event.

Despite COVID-19, Gurmat Center will once again be remembering the great Shaheeds of the Sikh nation by holding its 18th Annual Shaheedi Smagam.

What is the Shaheedi Smagam?

The Shaheedi Smagam is held to commemorate the 1984 Sikh genocide.

Sangat comes together to learn and remember the injustices that occurred and remember the innocent Sikhs that lost their lives and still have not received justice!