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The National Gurdwara is the first Gurdwara
to be right on Massachusetts avenue. The Grand opening was held in
August 2005. Every Sunday the Diwan begins at 11:00 am through 1:15 pm.
There are many activities during and after the Diwan including Punjabi
class and Kirtan class taught by the Bhai Shaibs. The Bhai Sahibs, Bhai
Surinder Singh, Bhai Joginder Singh, and Bhai Balbir Singh are very
friendly and there Kirtan lifts your spirits and makes you want to pray
along with them.
The National Gurdwara is dedicated to
preserving and practicing Sikhism, the fifth largest religion in the
world. The Gurdwara is located on the historic embassy row and is
across the street from the National Cathedral. The National Gurdwara is
proud to have the only Nishaan Sahib (Sikh flag) flying in the nation's
capital. The Gurdwara facility is the largest in the Washington D.C.
area with a size of over 21,000 square feet, and is complete with
multiple workshop rooms in the lower level, as well as bathrooms and
kitchens on each floor. The largest kitchen is located in the main
langar hall, a place where anyone can receive a free meal. The Gurdwara
was constructed in this manner in order to allow Gurmat retreats and
educational seminars in addition to the normal kirtan diwan schedule.
Due to the space available, the Gurdwara will be able to continue to
serve the region through community service. Furthermore, our goal to
educate the Sikh community and the youth will continue to be at the
center of our objectives. Through external community projects such as
blood drives, clothing drives, and interfaith programs, we wish to
strengthen our ties with our local community and promote Gurmat among
our Sikh youth.
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