ROCKFORD (WIFR) -- It's a first of its kind for the Rockford community. A Sikh temple opens in the Forest City giving as many as 100 families a place to worship.
The temple is at the corner of Kishwaukee Street and 3rd Avenue. Until now families have had to go to Chicago, Madison, or Milwaukee to attend a temple service.
On Sunday the public got the chance to tour the 30,000 square foot building. Head Minister Baba Ji says it was important to open the temple to people of other religions so they can better understand what the Sikh faith is about.
"It's important in these days to tell the identity of the Sikhs. They're not Islamic state, they're not terrorists, they are messengers of peace, they are the messengers of religious freedom,” Ji said.
The temple also has space for meditation, conferences, and spiritual lectures.
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