Amritsar: Akal Takht officiating Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj has urged Sikh families in Norway to preserve their children’s religious identity, follow Panth-approved Sikh Rehat Maryada and strengthen ties with Punjab.Addressing a Gurmat Samagam dedicated to Baba Buddha’s birth anniversary at Gurdwara Sri Guru Nanak Dev in Oslo, Giani Gargajj called for unity among Sikhs and emphasised the importance of imparting Sikh values to children from an early age, according to a release issued on Monday.He said some Sikh families in Norway faced difficulties in ensuring their children retained their kes (hair) because of harassment in schools by children from other communities. He urged gurdwara committees and Sikh organisations to engage with school administrations and Norwegian authorities through dialogue and awareness to address the issue.Emphasising the authority of Akal Takht and Panth-approved Sikh Rehat Maryada, he said adherence to the accepted code of conduct was essential for maintaining unity within the Sikh community.Giani Gargajj also appealed to Sikh families abroad to visit Punjab regularly with their children to familiarise them with their roots.Inviting the Norwegian Sikh community to attend the forthcoming 450th foundation anniversary celebrations of Amritsar, he urged them to visit the holy city and pay obeisance at Golden Temple.
