Sikh Community to Hold Interfaith Vigil Tonight

The Sikh community will hold an interfaith vigil tonight, Wednesday, Aug. 8, as part of a nationwide remembrance for the victims of the Oak Creek, Wisconsin Sikh Gurdwara shooting.

A special prayer service is being held at Sikh Sabha of New Jersey Gurdwara at 282 Bakers Basin Rd. in Lawrence Township. The service will be followed by a candlelight vigil.

The program: 

7-8 p.m. – Religious service

8-8:30 p.m. – Tributes by Lawrence Township Mayor Jim Kownacki, NJ Assemblyman Daniel R. Benson and community member Jaspreet Singh

8:30-9:15 p.m. – Candlelight vigil

9:15 p.m. – Langar (community kitchen)