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https://zeenews.india.com/india/zee-news-impact-sgpc-welcomes-us-house-of-representatives-resolution-for-april-14-as-national-sikh-day-2449533.html Zee News Impact: SGPC welcomes US House of Representatives' resolution for April 14 as 'National Sikh Day' SGPC President Advocate Dhami termed this resolution of the US Congress to declare April 14 as 'National Sikh Day' as a matter of pride for the Sikh Quam (community). Amritsar: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) the premier body of the Sikhs has welcomed proposed resolution by the United States (US) House of Representatives, supporting the designation of Vaisakhi, April 14 of each year, as 'National Sikh Day'. SGPC President Advocate Dhami has termed this resolution of the US Congress as a matter of pride for the Sikh Quam (community). He said that the Sikhs all over the world have shown their significant existence with their rich culture and hard work. US Congress has proposed a resolution to observe April 14, the day that marks the founding of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh and when Sikhs celebrate ‘Vaisakhi’ globally, as ‘National Sikh Day’. The resolution reads that Sikhs began immigrating into the US over 100 years ago, and have played an important role in developing the US. https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/resolution-introduced-in-us-congress-to-designate-april-14-as-national-sikh-day-101648758301788.html Resolution introduced in US Congress to designate April 14 as National Sikh Day Observing that the Sikh community, which began immigrating into the United States over 100 years ago, has played an important role in developing the US, he resolution supports the designation of ‘‘National Sikh Day’’ to honour and celebrate the important role played by the Sikh community in strengthening and inspiring the people of the United States More than a dozen lawmakers, including Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, have introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives to designate April 14 (Baisakhi ) of each year as the National Sikh Day. (AFP file) Published on Apr 01, 2022 01:55 AM IST ByPress Trust of India Washington: More than a dozen lawmakers, including Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, have introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives to designate April 14 (Baisakhi ) of each year as the National Sikh Day.