Prime Minister Scott Morrison wishes Sikh community in Australia on 552nd birth anniversary of Guru Nanak

Prime Minister extended his warmest greetings to Sikh communities across Australia and around the world on the occasion of the 552nd anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak, the first guru and founder of the Sikh faith.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Source: AAP

In his message, Mr Morrison wrote, this is a time for Sikh people everywhere to honour their faith and heritage as they reflect on Guru Nanak’s teachings, and what it means to live a life full of love, honesty and service.

"Sikh Australians demonstrate again and again they understand what’s most important. Pursuing a life of kindness and generosity; and of service and perseverance – qualities that encapsulate the Sikh philosophy," he stated in his message.

Devotion to community is at the heart of Sikhism

                   

Gurdwara Janam Asthan, Nankana Sahib in Pakistan decorated as part of Guru Nanak's birth anniversary celebrations. Source: Supplied by Masood Mallhi

Mr Morrison said the Sikh community spirit has been called upon countless times over the past two years during the pandemic, and they have answered every call with energy, care and concern.

"You remind Australians that no challenge is too great if good people tackle it together. I honour our Sikh community for your generous and valued contribution," he added.

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PM Scott Morrison extends greetings to the Sikh community in Australia on Guru Nanak's 552nd birth anniversary. Source: PMO

Immigration Minister's gurpurab message:

Minister of Immigration Alex Hawke also extended his wishes to the Sikh community on the auspicious occasion.

"Throughout his life, Guru Nanak taught the importance of equality, compassion, kindness and respect towards others – values that are central to our successful and cohesive Australian society, particularly as we continue to persevere through the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic," he wrote in his message.

Mr Hawke also commended the Sikh Australian community for their dedicated work in keeping the community safe throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and thanked them for their ongoing compassion and community service.

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Immigration Minister extends greetings on Guru Nanak gurpurab. Source: Supplied

 

Anthony Albanese, Leader of the Australian Labor Party, also extended his heartfelt wishes.

Anthony Albanese, Leader of the Australian Labor Party, extends gurpurab wishes. Source: Supplied

"The Sikh community’s ongoing contribution to Australia is shaped in no small part by the values taught by Guru Nanak. Australians around the country have seen how that is put into practice, as the Sikh community have stepped up to support their fellow Australians through the bushfires and COVID-19," he wrote in his message.

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Anthony Albanese, Leader of the Australian Labor Party, wishes the Sikh community on Guru Nanak's birth anniversary. Source: Supplied

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