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Hiya,
I'm not an expert, but as far as I'm aware Sikhs are allowed to eat meat. I think you might be thinking about the Langar - the communal kitchen and meal at the gurdwara. In which case, everyone is welcome, even non-Sikhs. The idea of the Langar (name of kitchen and meal) is that everyone is equal so all can come and eat a free meal together. It is traditional for eaters to sit on the floor (a symbol of humility and equality) and the meal is vegetarian so that vegetarians (such as Hindus) can eat the same meal too.
Hope this has helped,
Vx
What else can I help you with?
What do Sikhs eat in a Gurdwara?
Sikhs in a Gurdwara are vegetarians. Only during occasions of Holla Mohalla when Nihangs serve meat, and call it Mahaprasad.
What can't siks eat?
Sikhs that are "full Sikh's" (Baptist Sikh) can not eat any kind of meat nor eggs. Sikhs that are normal can eat meat and eggs but they can not eat halal nor beef.
Why Sikhs don't eat meatreligion and scientifically?
Baptised (Amritdhari) Sikhs are not allowed to consume meat/liquor/or any intoxicating substance. Sikhs who are not baptised may or may not eat meat according to their personal preference.
How does a Sikh get involved in a gurdwara?
You just go to the gurdwara and get involved. It is not forbidden for anyone to enter the gurdwara. You are always welcome to go and listen to Gurbani. You have also the option at most Gurwara's eat Langar, which is made in the Gurdwara by volunteers for free.
What are Sikhs allowed to eat?
Sikhs are allowed to eat all types of food that are not prohibited by their religious beliefs. They typically follow a lacto-vegetarian diet and avoid consuming meat, fish, or eggs. Alcohol and tobacco are also forbidden in Sikhism.
What can Sikhs not drink?
In a Sikh Gudwara they do not serve meat in their Langar as they feel it will not be fair to those who don't eat meat e.g. because of their religion. Instead they serve non-meat substances like vegetables, fruit ,ect. Sikhs don't have to not eat meat. They can eat anything really but if they are a very strict Sikh they might not eat meat because of their own interpretation of their religion. Sikhs can choose what they want to eat.
Who worships in a gurdwara?
A gurdwara (or gurudwara), meaning "the doorway to the guru," is a place of worship for Sikhs, the followers of Sikhism and also a place where weary travellers and pilgrims may rest and eat. A gurudwara is also referred to as a "Sikh temple". The most significant gurudwara of the Sikhs is the Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar, Punjab, India.
Are Sikhs vegetarian?
No Sikhs are not vegetarian although many choose to be. One a Sikh has taken the Amrit ceremony (a form of Sikh baptism) they are not allowed to eat Kutha meat (meat which is ritually prepared like Halal or Kosher).
How Sikhs use food as a symbols?
Sikh's can generally eat anything and do not have any dietary taboo's. Baptised Sikhs are not allowed to eat "Kutha" meat, or meat that has been ritually slaughtered. Those Baptised Sikh's that eat meat only eat Jhatka meat or meat that has been killed quickly. Some Sikh's that follow religious sects like Akhand Kirtani Jatha, GNNSJ, Raronwale are lacto-vegetarians.
Are Sihks allowed to eat meat?
Yes, Sikhs are allowed to eat meat according to their dietary guidelines. However, many Sikhs follow a vegetarian diet as a personal choice or as part of their commitment to non-violence and respect for all living beings.
Are there certain animals Sikhs don't eat?
Sikhs do not believe in ritual killing and are told to refrain from eating meat killed by such rites as halal and kosher. Most Sikhs are vegetarian
Do Sikhs have any special food requirements?
They don't eat meat which makes them vegetarian.
