a traditional head covering worn by many Sikh men and women as part of their faith

strongly held ideas or opinions, especially those connected to religion or values

when someone is treated unfairly or badly because of their religion, race, gender or appearance

Living as a Sikh in Britain today

Religious education

Sikhs: the story of a British community

The story of the first Khalsa

Perspectives on taking Amrit

Kesh, Kanga, Kachera: living as a Sikh

Kara: serving as a Sikh

In this unit pupils focus on the Sikh community in the UK today. They learn why there is a Sikh community and its contribution historically and in terms of service and charity. They analyse how Amrit and the 5Ks remain important to Sikh identity and how there is a diversity of practices.

Sikhs: What does Khalsa mean to Sikhs today?

Some Sikhs face discrimination for wearing a {{}}.

Langar is a free {{}} served to everyone at the gurdwara.

Why is it important that Sikhs have freedom of religion in the UK?

Do all Sikhs avoid discrimination in the UK?

to bring people together and to work on community projects

The Kara is usually made of {{}} so that everyone can afford one.

What does the circular shape of the Kara symbolise?

any Sikh, even if they are not a Khalsa Sikh

Helping others without expecting anything in return is called '{{}}' in Sikhi.

Starter Quiz

What is the Kara?