sikhism

Everyday

Sikhism is a religion founded in the Punjab region of India by Guru Nanak; Sikhs believe in one God and follow the teachings of the ten Gurus and their holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib. tree →

In the lessons

In religious education pupils learn that Sikhs worship in a gurdwara, where a free kitchen called the langar feeds everyone; many Sikhs wear the five Ks, such as the kara (steel bracelet) and kesh (uncut hair), and men often wear a turban. Sikhs live in the UK, Canada, the USA and Australia. Phrases: «in Sikhism», «Sikh temple (gurdwara)», «the Sikh Gurus».

Examples

• Sikhism was founded by Guru Nanak. tree →
• In Sikhism, everyone is equal before God. tree →
• We visited a gurdwara and ate in the langar. tree →
• The holy book of Sikhism is the Guru Granth Sahib. tree →
• Many Sikh men wear a turban. tree →
• Sikhism teaches sharing, honest work and remembering God. tree →
• Vaisakhi is an important festival in Sikhism. tree →

Note

Capital S: Sikhism; a follower is a Sikh (plural Sikhs), pronounced «seek» in many places or «sick» in the Punjab. Sikhs are not Hindus or Muslims; it is a separate religion.