# Press Release: President Bush's Message Commemorating Guru Nanak's Birth-Anniversary November 17, 2002 Source: Sikh Council On Religion & Education On November 17, 2002 *Sikh Council On Religion & Education* issued a press release that stated, "President George W. Bush has sent hiswarm greetings to Sikhs across America on the 533rd birth-anniversary ofGuru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism. The Sikh community in the U.S. iscelebrating this auspicious occasion from 16th - 24th November in theirrespective congregations. 'America is strengthened by the rich cultural and religious diversity ofits people. By preserving your customs and sharing your loving andcompassionate faith, Sikhs contribute to America's vibrant spiritualfoundation.' The Sikh Council On Religion & Education and Guru Gobind SinghFoundation, both based in Washington has worked closely with the BushAdministration and has received similar messages from the White Housefrom the last five years." See also:- [ Advocacy/Government ](/news-stories/advocacygovernment) - [ Guru Nanak's Birthday ](/news-stories/guru-nanaks-birthday) - [ Experience/Lifecycle Events/Expressions ](/news-stories/experiencelifecycle-eventsexpressions) - [ Holidays/Worship ](/news-stories/holidaysworship) - [ Sikhism ](/religions/sikhism) Share on:- [ Facebook ](#) - [ Twitter ](#) - [ Linkedin ](#)