The Youth Akali Dal under the leadership of national president Sarabjeet Singh Jhinjer today organized a special 2-day 'Dastaran Da Langar' at Sri Fatehgarh Sahib to pay homage to the martyrdom of the Chotte Sahibzade, Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh, and Mata Gujri Ji.
The event was held to commemorate the ultimate sacrifice of the Chotte Sahibzade, who were martyred at the tender ages of 9 and 6 years respectively, for refusing to renounce their faith. Their bravery and devotion to their Guru and their faith continue to inspire generations of Sikhs around the world.
Lakhs of devotees pay their obeisance at Sri Fatehgarh Sahib every year during these days. Today over 1500+ devotees including young kids took part in this 'Dastaran Da Langar' (free turban tying camp) and were tied turbans as a symbol of Sikh pride and heritage. The camp was initiated with Ardaas by Bhai Harpal Singh ji, head granthi Gurdwara Sri Fatehgarh Sahib.
This camp was made successful due to the joint efforts of Distrcit committe of Shiromani Akali Dal and Youth Akali Dal. "It is our good fortune that we get to honor the legacy of the Chotte Sahibzade and Mata Gujri Ji, who embodied the values of Sikhism, including courage, sacrifice, and devotion to one's faith, with this 2 day camp." said Sarabjeet Singh Jhinjer, President, Youth Akali Dal.
"The martyrdom of the Chotte Sahibzade is a shining example of the unwavering commitment to one's faith and principles. Their sacrifice will continue to inspire us to stand up for our rights and defend our faith," added Jhinjer. "Sikh Youth must take inspiration from the life & teachings of the Chotte Sahibzade, who despite being very young, showed extraordinary courage and conviction in the face of extreme adversity," said Jhinjer.
"The Youth Akali Dal is committed to preserving the rich history and heritage of the Sikh community, and we will continue to organize such events to promote Sikh pride and unity," said Jhinjer. The "Meri Dastaar, Meri Shaan" initiative aims to promote Sikh pride, heritage, and unity among the community. The Youth Akali Dal has been consistently organizing such events across Punjab, promoting Sikh identity and community service.
On this occasion, Gurpreet Singh Raju Khanna, Darbara Singh Guru, Jagdeep Singh Cheema, Saranjit Singh Chanathal, Manmohan Singh Makaron, Baljit Singh Bhutta, member SGPC Surjit Singh Garhi, Ravinder Singh Khalsa, Avtar Singh Riya, youth leader Ravinder Singh Khera, Harpreet Singh, Mandeep Singh Panech, Sarabjit Singh Ladi, Parminder Singh Somal and Gurudwara Sahib Manager Gurdeep Singh Kang were also present.