Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:42am on 30 Sep 2023,Saturday International
For the first time in US history, a Sikh religious leader began the day's session in the House of Representatives with prayer. Giani Jaswinder Singh, a granthi from the Pine Hill Gurdwara in New Jersey, was welcomed by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to offer the opening prayer which traditionally has been done by a Christian priest. Singh's historic participation as the first Sikh chaplain to lead the House prayers represents a milestone for the Sikh community. Congressman Donald Norcross hailed the occasion as reaffirming America's commitment to religious freedom and inclusion. (Image Courtesy: ANI)
