!["Members of the Sikh faith community [in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma] walk outside their new gurdwara after a grand opening service and celebration May 19 at the new house of worship, 4525 NW 16." (Photo credit: Carla Hinton | The Oklahoman)](https://americanturban.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/ok-city-gurdwara.jpg?w=248&h=330&crop=1)
New Gurdwaras in Oklahoma and Arkansas
Sikh communities in the southern United States are celebrating new Gurdwaras (Sikh houses of worship) for their sangats (congregations). In Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the sangat celebrated the grand opening of their new 5,000 square foot Gurdwara, accommodating their growing population: Sarbjit “Sabi” Singh, one of the Sikh congregation’s members, said the community started in 1983 with 10 families, representing about 35 people. He said the congregation has now grown to between 150 and 200 people. The building previously used for […]
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