By Asia Samachar | Singapore |
The Sikh Welfare Council (SIWEC), together with a team of dedicated volunteers, marked the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak with a compassionate outreach programme held at Singapore’s prison institutions on 2 and 3 December.
The annual commemoration, eagerly anticipated by inmates, featured the support of head granthis from both Central Gurdwara and Katong Gurdwara, who led the singing of hymns and guided the gatherings in prayer and reflection.
As part of the celebration, inmates received degh (sweet pudding) and Channa, traditional offerings in Sikh practice, and were presented with the Gutka, a pocket-sized prayer book intended to strengthen their personal spiritual journeys.
In a social media posting, SIWEC described the experience as both humbling and uplifting, noting that it served as a poignant reminder of Guru Nanak’s enduring message of equality, hope and compassion—values that transcend physical boundaries and continue to resonate even within the walls of correctional institutions.
The council expressed gratitude to its volunteers and the religious leaders who supported the initiative, reaffirming its commitment to serving communities through acts of care, dignity and spiritual fellowship.
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