Founded over 500 years ago by

Guru Nanak in Punjab, India.

The worlds 5th largest religion.

Sikhs are followers of the Sikh

Religion.

The term Sikh means disciple

There were five gurus that

succeeded Guru Nanak

Promote diversity to prevent bullying

Incorporate a Multicultural Education project

where students teach their classmates about
their culture.

Create a safe classroom environment where

all students feel comfortable.

Teachers should be knowledgeable about the

Sikh Religion, and understanding of the students needs.

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Nitnem Paath (Daily Prayer)

Smoking (Tobacco)

Alcohol
Drugs

Sikhs pray in the Morning, Evening, and Before bed.

Sikhs can pray while sitting or standing

Gurdwara: Place of worship

Abortion

Locations on Long Island:

Suicide

Plainview, Glen Cove, Bellerose, and

Hicksville.

Granthi: Sikh priest

The tenth guru, Guru Gobind Singh, created the
baptism ceremony of the Sikhs. This ceremony
gives Sikhs their own identity with the use of five
symbols. These five symbols are symbolic articles
of their faith, and are commonly called The Five
K's .

Kangha: Wooden comb that is used to

keep a Sikh's hair clean. It is symbolic for
cleanliness, and is used daily by both males
and females.

Kara: Steel bracelet that is a symbol of restraint. This bracelet is worn as a reminder to
Sikhs to not do anything that would not be
approved of by their religion, or frowned upon
by the gurus

Kachera: Pair of shorts/ underwear that is a

symbol of chastity.

Kesh: Uncut hair because hair is a symbol

of holiness for Sikhs. This is why Sikhs use
turbans.

Harimandar Sahib (The Golden Temple)

Kirpan: A sword that symbolizes spirituality.

After the tragic terrorist attack on September 11, 2001, Sikhs have been a
target of discrimination and hate.

Perceived as Terrorists

Vandalized Gurdwaras

Bullied and harassed for their turbans in

school and the workplace.

Sikhs most sacred shrine located in Amritsar, India.

Diwali Festival of Lights

Vaisakhi Sikh New Years Festival