As the nation copes with the tragic events that occurred in Oak Creek, WI, on Sunday, August 5, the Sikhs of Michigan invite all who condemn violence and discrimination to join us for a prayer service and candlelight vigil at the Hidden Falls Gurdwara in Plymouth, MI on Wednesday, August 8, 2012.  This national event is being held by Sikhs across America.

• DETAILS
  • Location:  Hidden Falls Gurdwara, 40600 Schoolcraft Road, Plymouth, MI 48170
  • Time:  6:30pm
  • Date:  Wednesday, August 8, 2012
• SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
  • 6:30-7:00pm:  Evening prayers (Rehras)
  • 7:00-8:00pm:  Singing of hymns (kirtan) and community meal (langar) 
  • 8:00pm:  Conclusion of evening service (bhog)
  • 8:30pm:  Candlelight vigil begins
• GURDWARA PROTOCOL
  • Dress modestly (pants are recommended for all, as the congregation sits on the floor).
  • Remove shoes before entering the main hall.
  • Cover head (you may bring your own head covering; using a hat is typically not recommended).
  • No alcohol, tobacco, or smoking on premises.
• SIKH VALUES
  • The Sikh religion was founded in South Asia over 500 years ago. There are more than 25 million Sikhs throughout the world and approximately 700,000 adherents of the Sikh religion in the United States. Observant Sikh men are religiously-mandated to wear dastaars (Sikh turbans) and maintain unshorn hair (including facial hair). Observant Sikh women are also religiously-mandated to maintain uncut hair.
  • The main Sikh values are: doing charitable work, living a clean and honest life, and loving remembrance of one universal God.