AMRITSAR: Thousands of young boys and girls from the holy city will unite at the Golden Temple for the first time to offer prayers for the 'sarbat da bhala' (welfare of all) and raise awareness against drug abuse.
Both the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and the Amritsar police commissionerate are actively preparing for this significant event.
Amritsar's police commissioner, Naunihal Singh, emphasized that prayers play a crucial role in personal and societal betterment, fostering inner growth and positive change. They are anticipating the participation of around 40,000 youths, predominantly students ranging from 8th to 12th grade, who will gather at the Golden Temple to pray for 'sarbat da bhala,' with the hope of creating a more vibrant and drug-free community.
Organized under the banner of the Hope Initiative, this mass prayer event is scheduled for October 18 and aims to address the issues related to drug abuse through collective and resolute efforts.