Sikhi Across the World

Religious Studies: KS3, topic 2.4.12

Millions of Sikhs live across the world, including in the UK.
Wherever they live, Sikhs keep a strong connection to their faith and the teachings of the Gurus.
Sikhs have adapted to multicultural societies. This is where people of many religions and backgrounds live together.
This sometimes leads to diversity in practice. Sikh communities may express their faith in different ways.

The Gurdwara remains at the heart of the community, wherever Sikhs live.
Gurdwaras are not only places for prayer. They are important community centres.
They offer religious services, Punjabi language lessons, youth groups, and charity work.
In the UK, Gurdwaras often provide free food, shelter, and education to those in need.
Some Gurdwaras focus on interfaith dialogue. People of different faiths meet to share ideas and build peace.
This generates interfaith dialogue.

Many Sikhs express their beliefs through social activism. They stand up for justice, human rights, and the environment.
Sikh charities run food banks, disaster relief efforts, and homeless support projects.
During difficult times, Sikhs help to cook and deliver free meals. This is an example of Sewa.
By serving others and helping society, Sikhs live their faith every day.
Sikh principles remain strong in a modern western context.

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