W House marks Granth Sahib anniversary

At the invitation of President George Bush, 90 Sikhs from around the US gathered at the White House today to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Guru Granth Sahib.

8216;8216;The Sikh community in the US is extremely pleased with President Bush8217;s invitation on this occasion. Sikhs have been in America over 100 years and this definitely sends a strong signal that this White House recognises the Sikh presence in the US,8217;8217; said Rajwant Singh, national chairman of the Sikh Council on Religion and Education. This is the first time the White House is marking a Sikh event.

8216;8216;Sikhs are highly gratified at this recognition,8217;8217; Rajwant Singh added.