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This resolution designates November 5, 2025, as "Guru Nanak Day" in Pennsylvania to honor the founder of Sikhism and recognize the significant contributions of the Sikh community. The resolution provides context about Sikhism, highlighting that it is the world's fifth-largest religion with approximately 30 million adherents worldwide, including nearly 1 million in the United States. It emphasizes Guru Nanak's revolutionary teachings from the 15th-16th centuries, which focused on principles of peace, equality, and fraternity, and challenged social injustice and religious intolerance. The resolution notes Guru Nanak's core tenets of meditation, honest living, and sharing with those in need, as well as his rejection of the caste system and advocacy for equality regardless of caste, creed, or gender. By commemorating the 556th anniversary of Guru Nanak's birth, the resolution aims to celebrate his enduring legacy and the valuable contributions of the Sikh community to Pennsylvania and the United States.

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https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=H&type=R&bn=324