Gurudwaras in Middle East

MECCA – It is a Holy Muslim city (in Saudi Arabia). It is the birthplace of the Muslim prophet Hazrat Mohammed (20.4.570 – 8.6.632). Kaaba is the central Shrine of the city. Guru Nanak Sahib and Bhai Mardana had visited Mecca, in 1519. Nowadays, non-Muslims are not allowed to enter Mecca.

Sikh Temple Teheran, IranThe Gurudwara was founded in 1941 by Bhai Ganga Singh Sabha Teheran. Religious celebrations include morning and evening prayers,Guru-Ka-Langer every Friday after the Akhand Path. Community services include establishment of a school, teaching of Punjabiand Dharmik (Divinity) forms an integral part of the curriculum. There are about 800 members of the sikh […]

MEDINA – It is a Holy Muslim city (in Saudi Arabia). It is the birthplace of the Muslim prophet Hazrat Mohammed (20.4.570 – 8.6.632). Kaaba is the central Shrine of the city. Guru Nanak Sahib and Bhai Mardana had visited Mecca, in 1519. Nowadays, non-Muslims are not allowed to enter Mecca.

MASH-HAD – It is an historic town of Iran. Famous philosopher Firdausi and Al Ghazali were born in this town. Muslim Shiaite Khalifa Harun Al Rashid died in this town. Guru Nanak Sahib and Bhai Mardana visited this town on their way from Mecca and Baghdad in 1519-20 If you have images or details , […]