<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" ><channel><title>GNFA.org</title> <atom:link href="http://gnfa.org/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://gnfa.org</link> <description>12917 Old Columbia Pike Silver Spring, MD 20904 (301) 384-2133</description> <lastBuildDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 12:35:49 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2</generator> <item><title>Punjabi Mela 2012 Bull Run Park, Centerville, VA, 26 May 2012</title><link>http://gnfa.org/2012/05/punjabi-mela-2012-bull-run-park-centerville-va-26-may-2012/</link> <comments>http://gnfa.org/2012/05/punjabi-mela-2012-bull-run-park-centerville-va-26-may-2012/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 19:33:29 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Prabhkirat</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://gnfa.org/?p=978</guid> <description><![CDATA[Last year this Punjabi Mela was attended by more than *** 7,000 *** people, with families and children. A few pictures of last year&#8217;s Mela can be viewed at: www.apnaorg.com/articles/punjabi-mela/]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://gnfa.org/wp-content/uploads/mela.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-979" title="mela" src="http://gnfa.org/wp-content/uploads/mela-218x300.jpg" alt="" width="218" height="300" /></a></p><p>Last year this Punjabi Mela was attended by more than *** 7,000 *** people, with families and children. A few pictures of last year&#8217;s Mela can be viewed at: <a title="www.apnaorg.com" href="http://www.apnaorg.com/articles/punjabi-mela/">www.apnaorg.com/articles/punjabi-mela/ </a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://gnfa.org/2012/05/punjabi-mela-2012-bull-run-park-centerville-va-26-may-2012/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>The Washington Capital Youth Kirtan Sammelan, May 26 2012</title><link>http://gnfa.org/2012/05/the-washington-capital-youth-kirtan-sammelan-may-26-2012/</link> <comments>http://gnfa.org/2012/05/the-washington-capital-youth-kirtan-sammelan-may-26-2012/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 22:00:54 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Prabhkirat</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Events]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://gnfa.org/?p=970</guid> <description><![CDATA[Please join us for this program from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Click on Links below for forms for entering your Jathas and get a copy of Judging Criteria. 2012 Youth Kirtan Sammelan Guidelines Judging Criteria 2012]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Please join us for this program from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Click on Links below for forms for entering your Jathas and get a copy of Judging Criteria.<br /> <a title="2012 Youth Kirtan Sammelan Guidelines" href="http://gnfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2012-Youth-Kirtan-Sammelan-Guidelines.rtf">2012 Youth Kirtan Sammelan Guidelines</a><br /> <a title="Judging Criteria 2012" href="http://gnfa.org/wp-content/uploads/Judging-Criteria-2012.doc">Judging Criteria 2012</a><br /> <a href="http://gnfa.org/wp-content/uploads/KirtanCompetitionFlyer2012.png"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-971" title="KirtanCompetitionFlyer2012" src="http://gnfa.org/wp-content/uploads/KirtanCompetitionFlyer2012-791x1024.png" alt="" width="791" height="1024" /></a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://gnfa.org/2012/05/the-washington-capital-youth-kirtan-sammelan-may-26-2012/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Prakash Utsav Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and Guru Angad Dev Ji, Apr 18 2012</title><link>http://gnfa.org/2012/04/prakash-utsav-guru-tegh-bahadur-ji-and-guru-angad-dev-ji-apr-18-2012/</link> <comments>http://gnfa.org/2012/04/prakash-utsav-guru-tegh-bahadur-ji-and-guru-angad-dev-ji-apr-18-2012/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:30:53 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>GNFA</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Gurpurab]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://gnfa.org/?p=891</guid> <description><![CDATA[Guru Piyari Sadh Sangat Ji. Please Join us for Gurpurab Divan on Wedneday April 18, 2012.  Details of the program are as follows: Rehraas Sahib                                                                                   7:30 &#8211; 8:00 Krtan Bhai Jagmohan Singh Bhai Harmohan Singh Ji                      8:00 &#8211; 8:30 Kirtan Bhai Jaswinder Singh Ji Hazoori Ragi Dukh Niwaran Patiala 8:30 &#8211; 9:15 Samapti                                                                                              9:15]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Guru Piyari Sadh Sangat Ji. Please Join us for Gurpurab Divan on Wedneday April 18, 2012.  Details of the program are as follows:</p><p>Rehraas Sahib                                                                                   7:30 &#8211; 8:00<br /> Krtan Bhai Jagmohan Singh Bhai Harmohan Singh Ji                      8:00 &#8211; 8:30<br /> Kirtan Bhai Jaswinder Singh Ji Hazoori Ragi Dukh Niwaran Patiala 8:30 &#8211; 9:15<br /> Samapti                                                                                              9:15</p><p><a href="http://gnfa.org/wp-content/uploads/GuruTeghBahadurGuru-AngadPrakashUtsavFlyer-e1334431136677.png"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-893" title="GuruTeghBahadurGuru AngadPrakashUtsavFlyer" src="http://gnfa.org/wp-content/uploads/GuruTeghBahadurGuru-AngadPrakashUtsavFlyer-300x231.png" alt="" width="300" height="231" /></a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://gnfa.org/2012/04/prakash-utsav-guru-tegh-bahadur-ji-and-guru-angad-dev-ji-apr-18-2012/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Funeral Service &amp; Antim Ardaas S. Jagjit Singh Sethi</title><link>http://gnfa.org/2012/04/funeral-service-antim-ardaas-s-jagjit-singh-sethi/</link> <comments>http://gnfa.org/2012/04/funeral-service-antim-ardaas-s-jagjit-singh-sethi/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 02:10:54 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>GNFA</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://gnfa.org/?p=886</guid> <description><![CDATA[Funeral Service &#38; Antim Ardaas of Jagjit Singh Sethi 1924 &#8211; 2012 A loving son, husband, father a wonderful grandfather. You always will be in everyone heart, may you rest in peace. A pure gleam that lit our lives. Can shine brightly, no more. As its soul, has left its abode, .Amidst the heavens, to [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Funeral Service &amp; Antim Ardaas</strong><br /> <strong> of</strong></p><p align="center"><a href="http://gnfa.org/wp-content/uploads/Jagjit_Singh.png"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-887" title="Jagjit_Singh" src="http://gnfa.org/wp-content/uploads/Jagjit_Singh.png" alt="" width="298" height="397" /></a></p><p align="center">Jagjit Singh Sethi</p><p align="center">1924 &#8211; 2012</p><p align="center">A loving son, husband, father a wonderful grandfather. You always will be in everyone heart, may you rest in peace.</p><p align="center"><strong><em>A pure gleam that lit our lives</em></strong><strong>.</strong><strong><em> Can shine brightly, no more. As its soul, has left its abode,</em></strong><strong><br /> </strong><strong><em>.Amidst the heavens, to soar. And though we hurt for our loss,. We are forced to bid adieu</em></strong><strong><br /> </strong><strong><em>Destined to cherish, for our lives. Our loving memories of you.</em></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Viewing &amp; Kirtan  04/14/2012</span></em></strong><strong><br /> </strong><strong><em>11am &#8211; 1pm at</em></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><em>CHAMBER FUNERAL HOME, 5801 Cleveland Ave. Riverdale, MD  20737 Phone# 3016995500</em></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sunday,15</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><sup>th</sup></span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> April, 2012</span></em></strong><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /> </span></strong><strong>Antim Ardaas 5pm &#8211; 7pm at</strong><strong><br /> </strong><strong>G.N.F.A. Silver Spring, MD (12917 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904)</strong><strong>(301) 384-2133</strong></p><p align="center">Any Questions call Maninderjit Sethi at 240-417-6926 or Gurvinder Sethi at 301-408-8707</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://gnfa.org/2012/04/funeral-service-antim-ardaas-s-jagjit-singh-sethi/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>2012 Vaisakhi Sikh Parade‏</title><link>http://gnfa.org/2012/04/2012-vaisakhi-sikh-parade%e2%80%8f/</link> <comments>http://gnfa.org/2012/04/2012-vaisakhi-sikh-parade%e2%80%8f/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:53:35 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>GNFA</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Vaisakhi]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://gnfa.org/?p=879</guid> <description><![CDATA[Come join the Vaisakhi Annual NYC Sikh Parade in Manhattan on Saturday 21st of April 2012. GNFA will have a bus departing from Gurudawara Sahib at 6 am and returning to GNFA parking lot by 9 pm.  Price for the trip is $25 per person.  Annual NYC Vaisakhi Sikh Parade Manhattan Program: Saturday April 21, [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Come join the Vaisakhi Annual NYC Sikh Parade in Manhattan on Saturday 21<sup>st</sup> of April 2012. GNFA will have a bus departing from Gurudawara Sahib at 6 am and returning to GNFA parking lot by 9 pm.  Price for the trip is $25 per person.</strong></p><p><strong><a href="http://gnfa.org/wp-content/uploads/vaisakhi_nyc.png"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-880" title="vaisakhi_nyc" src="http://gnfa.org/wp-content/uploads/vaisakhi_nyc.png" alt="" width="468" height="351" /></a></strong></p><p><strong> <strong>Annual NYC </strong><strong>Vaisakhi </strong><strong>Sikh Parade Manhattan</strong></strong></p><p>Program: Saturday April 21, 2012 &#8211; 12:15pm &#8211; 5pm:</p><ul><li>Assembly &#8211; Noon on Madison Avenue at 39th Street.</li><li>Parade line up &#8211; 12:15pm on Madison Avenue at 39th Street.</li><li>Float carrying Guru Granth Sahib present on Madison Avenue and 39th Street by 12:45pm. Parade commences at 1 pm, leaving 39th Street and continuing along Madison Avenue until reaching 24th Street at Madison Avenue Park. Parade ends at Madison and 24th Street.</li><li>Langar services and seating available at Madison Square Park between 24th and 25th Street.</li></ul> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://gnfa.org/2012/04/2012-vaisakhi-sikh-parade%e2%80%8f/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>GNFA Celebrating Vaisakhi on April 13, 14 and 15, 2012 [Updated]</title><link>http://gnfa.org/2012/04/gnfa-celebrating-vaisakhi-on-april-13-14-and-15-2012/</link> <comments>http://gnfa.org/2012/04/gnfa-celebrating-vaisakhi-on-april-13-14-and-15-2012/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2012 13:48:52 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>GNFA</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Vaisakhi]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://gnfa.org/?p=856</guid> <description><![CDATA[Guru Nanak Foundation of America will be celebrating Vaisakhi on April 13, 14 and 15, 2012. Friday Diwan, April 13, 2012 Vaisakhi Day Diwan, Sat. April 14, 2012 Sunday Diwan, April 15, 2012 The Saturday and Sunday programs will be webcast at www.passionfortruthtv.com For further information, please contact: Arvinder Kaur Uppal Chairperson: 410-531-5350 Prabhjot Singh [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Guru Nanak Foundation of America will be celebrating Vaisakhi on April 13, 14 and 15, 2012.</p><p><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Friday Diwan, April 13, 2012 </span></strong></p><table id="wp-table-reloaded-id-28-no-1" class="wp-table-reloaded wp-table-reloaded-id-28"><tbody><tr class="row-1 odd"><td class="column-1">Akhand Paath</td><td class="column-2">6:00 PM</td></tr><tr class="row-2 even"><td class="column-1">Rehraas Sahib Paath</td><td class="column-2">7:30 - 8:00 PM</td></tr><tr class="row-3 odd"><td class="column-1">Kirtan by Bhai Jagmohan Singh, Harmohan Singh ji</td><td class="column-2">8:00 - 8:30 PM</td></tr><tr class="row-4 even"><td class="column-1">Kirtan by Bhai Jaswinder Singh ji Hajoori Ragi Dukh Niwaran Patiala</td><td class="column-2">8:30 - 9:15 PM</td></tr><tr class="row-5 odd"><td class="column-1">Ardaas, Samapti &amp; Langar</td><td class="column-2">9:15 PM</td></tr></tbody></table><p><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Vaisakhi Day Diwan, Sat. April 14, 2012 </span></strong></p><table id="wp-table-reloaded-id-29-no-1" class="wp-table-reloaded wp-table-reloaded-id-29"><tbody><tr class="row-1 odd"><td class="column-1">Amrit Sanchaar</td><td class="column-2">6:00 AM</td></tr><tr class="row-2 even"><td class="column-1">Rehraas Sahib Paath</td><td class="column-2">7:30 - 8:00 PM</td></tr><tr class="row-3 odd"><td class="column-1">Kirtan by Istri Satsang</td><td class="column-2">8:00 - 8:30 PM</td></tr><tr class="row-4 even"><td class="column-1">Kirtan by Bhai Jagmohan Singh, Harmohan Singh ji</td><td class="column-2">8:30 - 9:00 PM</td></tr><tr class="row-5 odd"><td class="column-1">Kirtan by Bhai Jaswinder Singh ji Hajoori Ragi Dukh Niwaran Patiala</td><td class="column-2">9:00 - 9:30 PM</td></tr></tbody></table><p><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday Diwan, April 15, 2012 </span></strong></p><table id="wp-table-reloaded-id-30-no-1" class="wp-table-reloaded wp-table-reloaded-id-30"><tbody><tr class="row-1 odd"><td class="column-1">Bhog Sri Akhand Paath</td><td class="column-2">6:30 AM</td></tr><tr class="row-2 even"><td class="column-1">Sukhmani Sahib Paath</td><td class="column-2">6:00 AM - 7:30 AM</td></tr><tr class="row-3 odd"><td class="column-1">Kirtan Sri Asa Di Vaar - Bhai Jagmohan Singh, Harmohan Singh ji</td><td class="column-2">8:00 AM - 10:00 AM</td></tr><tr class="row-4 even"><td class="column-1">Kirtan by Khalsa School Students</td><td class="column-2">10:00 AM - 10:15 AM</td></tr><tr class="row-5 odd"><td class="column-1">Nishaan Sahib da Choley di Seva</td><td class="column-2">10:30 AM - 11:00 AM</td></tr><tr class="row-6 even"><td class="column-1">Nitnem and Kirtan by Youth</td><td class="column-2">10:30 AM - 12:00 PM</td></tr><tr class="row-7 odd"><td class="column-1">Kirtan by Bhai Jagmohan Singh Harmohan Singh ji</td><td class="column-2">12:00 PM - 12:30 PM</td></tr><tr class="row-8 even"><td class="column-1">Kirtan by Bhai Jaswinder Singh ji Hajoori Ragi Dukh Niwaran Patiala</td><td class="column-2">12:30 PM - 1:00 PM</td></tr><tr class="row-9 odd"><td class="column-1">Speech</td><td class="column-2">1:00 PM - 1:20 PM</td></tr><tr class="row-10 even"><td class="column-1">Smapti</td><td class="column-2">1:30 PM</td></tr></tbody></table><p align="LEFT"><span style="font-size: small;">The Saturday and Sunday programs will be webcast at <a title="www.passionfortruthtv.com" href="http://www.passionfortruthtv.com">www.passionfortruthtv.com</a> </span></p><p>For further information, please contact:</p><p>Arvinder Kaur Uppal Chairperson: 410-531-5350<br /> Prabhjot Singh Kohli Secretary: 410-499-3120<br /> Gurdwara Sahib: 301-384-2133</p><p><strong>Flyer</strong><br /> Click on the image below to view / download the flyer<br /> <a href="http://gnfa.org/wp-content/uploads/vaisakhi2012flyer.pdf"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-876" title="vaisakhi2012flyer" src="http://gnfa.org/wp-content/uploads/vaisakhi2012flyer-300x199.png" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://gnfa.org/2012/04/gnfa-celebrating-vaisakhi-on-april-13-14-and-15-2012/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Amrit Sanchar 6AM Apr 14, 2012</title><link>http://gnfa.org/2012/03/amrit-sanchar-6am-apr-14-2012/</link> <comments>http://gnfa.org/2012/03/amrit-sanchar-6am-apr-14-2012/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 22:04:59 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>GNFA</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Events]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Vaisakhi]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://gnfa.org/?p=839</guid> <description><![CDATA[All Gurdwaras of the Washington DC area will  conduct a joint Amrit Sanchar at GNFA Gurdwara Sahib at 6 AM on April 14th. Please  contact Bhai Jagmohan Singh ji at 301 3842133 and/or Bhai Gurdarshan Singh ji at 301  332 2323.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>All Gurdwaras of the Washington DC area will  conduct a joint Amrit Sanchar at GNFA Gurdwara Sahib at 6 AM on April 14th.</p><p>Please  contact Bhai Jagmohan Singh ji at 301 3842133 and/or Bhai Gurdarshan Singh ji at 301  332 2323.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://gnfa.org/2012/03/amrit-sanchar-6am-apr-14-2012/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Sad News &#8211; Passing of Manpreet Kapur</title><link>http://gnfa.org/2012/03/sad-news-passing-of-manpreet-kapur/</link> <comments>http://gnfa.org/2012/03/sad-news-passing-of-manpreet-kapur/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:21:05 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>GNFA</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://gnfa.org/?p=832</guid> <description><![CDATA[Funeral Service &#38; Antim Ardaas of Manpreet Kapur (1984 – 2012) Directions to Lee Funeral Home 6633 Old Alexandria Ferry Road Clinton, MD 20735 (301) 868 0900 From Washington DC • Take the WASHINGTON exit onto I-395 N &#8211; go 1.7 mi • Take Left fork onto I-295 S &#8211; go 0.3 mi • Take [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Funeral Service<br /> &amp;<br /> Antim Ardaas</p><p>of<br /> <img src="http://gnfa.org/wp-content/uploads/Manpreet.png" alt="" /><br /> Manpreet Kapur<br /> (1984 – 2012)</p><p>Directions to</p><p>Lee Funeral Home 6633 Old Alexandria Ferry Road Clinton, MD 20735 (301) 868 0900</p><p>From Washington DC<br /> • Take the WASHINGTON exit onto I-395 N &#8211; go 1.7 mi<br /> • Take Left fork onto I-295 S &#8211; go 0.3 mi<br /> • Take the SOUTH CAPITOL STREET exit onto S CAPITOL ST SW &#8211; go 1.5 mi<br /> • Bear Left on SUITLAND PKY SE &#8211; go 3.1 mi<br /> • Turn Right on NAYLOR RD(MD-637) &#8211; go 0.4 mi<br /> • Bear Right on BRANCH AVE(MD-5 S) &#8211; go 5.4 mi<br /> • Take ramp toward COVENTRY WAY/CLINTON/ANDREWS AFB &#8211; go 0.3 mi<br /> From Baltimore, MD<br /> • Take the RICHMOND VA/ANDREWS AFB exit onto I-95 S &#8211; go 14.8 mi<br /> • Take exit #7A/7B/SILVER HILL/WALDORF &#8211; go 0.4 mi<br /> • Turn Left on AUTH RD &#8211; go 0.2 mi<br /> • Turn Left on BRANCH AVE(MD-5 S) &#8211; go 2.7 mi<br /> • Take ramp toward COVENTRY WAY/CLINTON/ANDREWS AFB &#8211; go 0.3 mi<br /> From Virginia<br /> • Take exit #18/BALTIMORE/RICHMOND onto I-495 S toward RICHMOND (Toll applies) &#8211; go 11.6 mi<br /> • Continue on I-495 E &#8211; go 1.1 mi<br /> • Continue on I-95 N &#8211; go 4.5 mi<br /> • Bear Right on I-495 OUTERLOOP &#8211; go 1.2 mi<br /> • Continue on I-95 N<br /> • Continue on I-495 OUTERLOOP E &#8211; go 0.2 mi<br /> • Continue on I-495 OUTERLOOP &#8211; go 3.0 mi<br /> • Continue on I-95 N<br /> • Continue on I-495 OUTERLOOP &#8211; go 0.3 mi<br /> • Merge onto I-95 N &#8211; go 3.8 mi<br /> • Take exit #7A/WALDORF onto MD-5 S &#8211; go 2.9 mi<br /> • Take the COVENTRY WAY/CLINTON/ANDREWS AFB exit &#8211; go 0.3 mi</p><p>• Turn Left on COVENTRY WAY &#8211; go 0.1 mi</p><p>• Turn Right on OLD ALEXANDRIA FERRY RD</p><p>• Arrive at 6633 OLD ALEXANDRIA FERRY RD, CLINTON, on the Right</p><p>PROGRAM</p><p>Saturday, 31st March, 2012</p><p>Viewing &amp; Kirtan 2pm &#8211; 4pm<br /> (Singing of hymns from Sikh Holy Book<br /> Sri Guru Granth Sahib)</p><p>Cremation 4:15pm</p><p>Post Cremation Assembly 5:30pm<br /> will be held at G.N.F.A. Silver Spring, MD<br /> (12917 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904)<br /> (301) 384-2133</p><p>Sunday, 1st April, 2012</p><p>Antim Ardaas 5pm -7pm<br /> will be held at G.N.F.A. Silver Spring, MD<br /> (12917 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904)<br /> (301) 384-2133</p><p>Satinderpal Singh Kapur<br /> (301) 535-0204</p><p>Manpreet Kapur, affectionately called Mini was born in Jalandhar (India) on 8th October, 1984. She migrated to USA with her parents in 1986. She was a lively and kind girl who was ever helpful and honest. A loving daughter, she was a source of constant joy for all her near and dear ones. Though her life was short, her cheerful attitude and unfailing optimism shall remain an inspiration for her family as well as her friends.</p><p>A pure gleam that lit our lives<br /> Can shine brightly, no more<br /> As its soul, has left its abode,<br /> Amidst the heavens, to soar<br /> And though we hurt for our loss,<br /> We are forced to bid adieu<br /> Destined to cherish, for our lives<br /> Our loving memories of you</p><p>May the Almighty Waheguru bless her soul and give her a place at His feet.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://gnfa.org/2012/03/sad-news-passing-of-manpreet-kapur/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Jaswinder Singh, to perform Kirtan at GNFA on April 4, 2012</title><link>http://gnfa.org/2012/03/jaswinder-singh-to-perform-kirtan-at-gnfa-on-april-4-2012/</link> <comments>http://gnfa.org/2012/03/jaswinder-singh-to-perform-kirtan-at-gnfa-on-april-4-2012/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:30:07 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>GNFA</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://gnfa.org/?p=824</guid> <description><![CDATA[Jaswinder Singh, to perform Kirtan at GNFA on April 4, 2012 from 8:30pm to 9:00pm. He will also be performing on April 6, 2010 at the Sheraton Premiere in Tysons Corner.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jaswinder Singh, to perform Kirtan at GNFA on April 4, 2012 from 8:30pm to 9:00pm.</p><p><a href="http://gnfa.org/wp-content/uploads/jaswinder_singh_gnfa_04apr2012.png"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-825" title="jaswinder_singh_gnfa_04apr2012" src="http://gnfa.org/wp-content/uploads/jaswinder_singh_gnfa_04apr2012-235x300.png" alt="" width="235" height="300" /></a></p><p>He will also be performing on <a href="http://mycity.sulekha.com/ishq-2012-ghazal-maestro-jaswinder-singh-live-in-concert_event-in_vienna-va_275057" target="_blank">April 6, 2010</a> at the Sheraton Premiere in Tysons Corner.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://gnfa.org/2012/03/jaswinder-singh-to-perform-kirtan-at-gnfa-on-april-4-2012/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Sikh Educational Seminar March 24, 2012</title><link>http://gnfa.org/2012/03/sikh-educational-seminar-march-24-2012/</link> <comments>http://gnfa.org/2012/03/sikh-educational-seminar-march-24-2012/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:15:15 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>GNFA</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Seminar]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://gnfa.org/?p=811</guid> <description><![CDATA[On Saturday March 24, 2012 the GNFA Sikh Affairs Committee will be hosting the first Seminar of 2012.  The featured topic is, &#8216;The Making of the Harmandir Sahib&#8217;.  Please see below for additional information:]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On Saturday March 24, 2012 the GNFA Sikh Affairs Committee will be hosting the first Seminar of 2012.  The featured topic is, &#8216;The Making of the Harmandir Sahib&#8217;.  Please see below for additional information:<br /> <a href="http://gnfa.org/wp-content/uploads/Seminar_march2012.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-798" title="Seminar" src="http://gnfa.org/wp-content/uploads/Seminar_march2012.jpg" alt="" width="454" height="652" /></a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://gnfa.org/2012/03/sikh-educational-seminar-march-24-2012/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
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