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Prime Minister Trudeau & Poilievre congratulated Sikh community on Gurpurab

BY Connect News, Nov 27, 2023 8:29 PM - REPORT AN ERROR

Trudeau said that today the Sikhs of Canada and all over the world are celebrating the birth anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji.( Photo :The Canadian Press)

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre have congratulated the Sikh community living in the country and abroad on the occasion of Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Prakash Purab.

Trudeau said that today the Sikhs of Canada and all over the world are celebrating the birth anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. "On this auspicious occasion, on behalf of all Canadians, I wish everyone a Happy Prakash Purab", said Trudeau.He added that Canada has a large number of Sikhs who have contributed greatly to Canada's culture, community and economy.

Premiers of different states including Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have also congratulated on the occasion of Prakash Purab. It is to be noted that today is the 554th birth anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

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