Sikhs in Cleveland

Paramjit Singh first came to Cleveland in 1962 and has been helping the local community since then. Mr. Singh joins a stellar cast of inductees in the inaugural class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame.

For more information on the Hall of Fame or to reserve tickets to the induction dinner on May 12 or post your message in the Hall of Fame program. contact Debbie Hanson at 216-381-8310 or deb@ClevelandPeople.Com.

Sikh American Legal Defense & Education Fund (SALDEF)

The core philosophy of the Sikh religion can be understood in the beginning hymn of the holy Guru Granth Sahib

"There is one supreme eternal reality; the truth; imminent in all things; creator of all things; immanent in creation. Without fear and without hatred; not subject to time; beyond birth and death; self-revealing. Known by the Guru’s grace."

Guru Nanak, the founder of the faith, summed up the basis of Sikh lifestyle in three requirements: Naam Japo, Kirat Karni and Wand kay Shako, which means meditate on the holy name (Waheguru), work diligently and honestly, and share one's fruits.