Sikh Community Celebrates 20 Years Of Its Involvement With Interfaith Conference In Washington

April 21, 2009

Author: Staff Writer

Source: SikhNet

http://www.sikhnet.com/news/sikh-community-celebrates-20-years-its-involvement-interfaith-conference-washington

On March 29th, 2009 Guru Gobind Singh foundation based in Rockville, MD celebrated 20 years of its Inter Faith journey by being involved in the Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington (IFC). Many faith leaders came to share their memories and express their thanks to the Sikh community in this partnership. Funds raised during the 300th anniversary celebrations of Sikh Scriptures last year were given to the Children's National Hospital and IFC.

Interfaith Conference was formed 30 years ago by Christians, Jews and Muslims but now it has taken 11 world religions in its fold. Together they work for a common cause: to serve humanity. The mission of IFC is to work for Social Justice, to promote and nurture Understanding and Build Bridges within faith communities. Sikh became its members 20 years ago and had many milestone events along the way. The Sikh Kirtani jatha at annual Inter Faith Concert is very popular.