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Basics of Sikhi's JAGRAJ SINGH Passes Away At 38 Following Fight Against Cancer

Darpan News Desk, 20 Jul, 2017 02:17 PM

Jagraj Singh, the charismatic Sikh who founded the Everythings 13 Sikh mission and the 'Basics of Sikhi' Youtube channel, has died from cancer today (20 July).

Singh enjoyed a rapid rise to prominence and became one of the international Sikh community's most influential figures in recent years.

He attended secondary school in Hounslow, west London, before going to Oxford University and then becoming a British Army Officer. He was around 38.

EVERYTHINGS 13 ANNOUNCEMENT

It is with great sadness we share the news of the passing of Jagraj Singh, founder of Everythings 13. pic.twitter.com/DZO9HwBa8H
— Basics of Sikhi (@everythings_13) July 20, 2017

After leaving the army, he moved into the finance sector, where he continued to work alongside his religious endeavours.

In 2012, he founded Everythings 13: an ambitious project to advance the Sikh religion globally through English-language literature and events.

The most successful project launched by the organisation was the Basics of Sikhi Youtube channel, which saw the articulate and natural Singh out on the streets of London and beyond spreading the word of the Sikh Gurus.

Singh's work was acknowledged by Sikh leaders around the world and also by the British government, who awarded Everythings 13 with a Points of Light award community award.

In a personal letter to Singh, Prime Minister Theresa May said: "Your important work is doing much to positively engage both young Sikhs and the wider community with your faith. You are inspiring those of all faiths and none to make a difference with their lives."

He was diagnosed with stage-four inoperable cancer of the liver in December last year.

Facebook users queued up to pay tribute to Singh, who led something of a revival for young Sikhs growing up in the English-speaking world, keen to connect with their faith.

EVERYTHINGS 13 ANNOUNCEMENT VaheGuru Ji Ka Khalsa, VaheGuru Ji Ki Fateh It is with great sadness we announce the...
Posted by Everythings 13 - Basics of Sikhi on Thursday, 20 July 2017

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