Issues
Anti-Sikh Violence is on the Rise in Fresno, CA
Fresno, CA has become a hotbed of anti-Sikh violence. Violence against Sikhs in the central California city of Fresno is causing concern. Locals say that while…
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Category: Sikhism
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Religion News
Maghi Festival for Sikhs: Origins and Present Day Celebrations, Traditions and Rituals
The Sikh Maghi Festival begins January 14. The Maghi festival is a religious, cultural and seasonal festival which marks the start of the agricultural year and…
Ethics
Sikhs Suffer Violence Due to Confusion with Muslims
Sikhs are commonly confused for Muslims in the U.S. and become the victims of anti-Muslim hate crimes. The first California homicide victim in 2016 is an…
Agnosticism
How To Create One Concept Of God We Can All Agree On
Reinventing the concept of God to apply to religious and nones alike. Believers of different faiths have their own notions about God or the Supreme Being.…
Christianity
Queen Elizabeth to Deliver A Very Christian Holiday Message
Queen Elizabeth II is expected to speak on her faith, Christianity, and its role in the modern British society on Christmas Day. Every year, the head…
Agnosticism
A World Religion Holiday Season Calendar [Infographic]
Exclusively from WorldReligionNews.com! What Do World Religions Do During the Holiday Season? Discover what world religions do during the holiday season in this information-packed infographic, which…
WRN Editorial Staff
Dec 21, 2015
Issues
U.S. Army Allows Sikh Officer to Wear Beard and Turban
U.S. Army allows faith requirements for Sikh Captain. On December 9, 2015, the U.S. Army has granted a temporary appearance waiver to Capt. Simratpal Singh. This…
Issues
NFL Fans Harassed at Qualcomm Stadium For Wearing Turbans
Denver Broncos fans were told by security to remove their turbans. A group of friends arrived at the Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego after a seven-hour…
Buddhism
Religions in Thailand Send Powerful Message of Peace
Holy leaders pay respects to the Paris victims at the French Embassy in Thailand. Thailand's five biggest religious groups clustered in front of French Embassy to…
Issues
Sikh Man Falsely Identified as Paris Attacker
A Sikh man’s innocent selfie was twisted to cause worldwide panic. Veerender Jubbal, a Sikh man living in the Greater Toronto area in Canada, found himself…
Religion News
Celebrating Canadian WWI Sikh Soldiers on Remembrance Day
Canada celebrates the military contribution of Sikhs on Remembrance Day, this year honoring Private Buckam (Bukkan) Singh. It is well known that a lot of Sikh…
Ethics
Sikhs Refusing to Celebrate Diwali in Response to Deaths Last Month
Some Sikhs will observe a Black Diwali after desecration of Holy Book. Visitors to any Sikh dominated area should not expect to see fireworks and lighting…