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| Born | Jagraj Singh Hundal (1979-06-03)3 June 1979 London, United Kingdom |
| Died | 20 July 2017(2017-07-20) (aged 38) |
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| Organization | Basics of Sikhi |
| Known for | Founder of Basics of Sikhi |
Jagraj Singh Hundal, known as Bhai Jagraj Singh (3 June 1979 – 20 July 2017) was a former British Army officer and Sikh preacher.
He is also known as the founder of the charity and Sikh organisation, 'Basics of Sikhi'.
Early life
Jagraj was born on 3 June 1979 and grew up and attended secondary school in Hounslow, London. He then went on to study Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford University. After graduating he enlisted in the British Army before finding a job in the finance sector.
Basics of Sikhi
In 2012 he founded Everythings 13, a project to spread awareness of the Sikh faith both digitally and through the English language. His most notable work being Youtube Channel, Basics of Sikhi.
Death
In December 2016, he was diagnosed with stage 4 inoperable liver cancer
Legacy
Jagraj Singh is known as one of the most influential Sikhs of the 21st century. In 2017, Jagraj Singh was awarded the Point of Light Award.
“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.”
— In a personal letter, former UK Prime Minister Theresa May on Jagraj Singh
See also
References
- "Basics of Sikhi on Instagram: "Bhai Jagraj Singh Ji 3/6/1979 - 20/7/2017 GurBarAkaaaaaaluh!!!! Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh đ&#x;™?đ&#x;?ť Thank you to @inkquisitive for the amazing artwork #jagrajsingh #basicsofsikhi #sikh #sikhi #sikhism #khalsa #leader #everythings13 #mightykhalsa #kiddiesangat #sikhpa #parcharak #ceo #basicsandbeyond #legacy #armyourselfwithknowledge #akaal #guru #waheguru #vaheuru #southall #hayes #westlondon #bhaijagrajsingh"". Instagram.com. Retrieved 2022-12-11.
- "'Young, Sikh and Proud': story of Jagraj Singh to air on BBC1 on 28th January | Barfi Culture". Barficulture.tv. 2020-01-16. Retrieved 2022-12-11.
- "Local BBC Radio - Faith in The World Week 2019 - Sukhmani Kaur's story". BBC. 2019-07-05. Retrieved 2022-12-11.
- ^ "Jagraj Singh dead: Hugely influential Everythings 13 and Basics of Sikhi founder loses cancer battle". Ibtimes.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-12-11.
- https://www.darpanmagazine.com/news/international/basics-of-sikhis-jagraj-singh-passes-away-at-38-following-fight-against-cancer/
- "Sikh Council UK offers congratulations to Jagraj Singh | Sikh Council UK". Sikhcouncil.co.uk. 2017-02-13. Retrieved 2022-12-11.
- https://www.pointsoflight.gov.uk/everythings-13/
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