- The National Prayer Service is a tradition in the US that ends the formal swearing-in events held at the National Cathedral at the conclusion of the inaugural activities.
- The prayer service tradition dates back to George Washington
- The service will include scripture readings, prayers, hymns and blessings delivered by faith leaders from across the United States.
- The leaders who deliver are "Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus, non-believers as well
- For the first time in history, a woman will deliver the sermon.
- First time a Hindu faith Leader will deliver blessings—Dr. Uma Mysorekar, President, Hindu Temple Society of North America, New York City Mysorekar, a pratising gynecologist, heads the popular Ganesha temple in New York, said to be the first Hindu shrine of North America which was consecrated on July 4, 1977.
Presidential Inaugural Committee Communications Director Josh Earnest. “The National Prayer Service, which will embody the themes of tolerance, unity and understanding, is a worship service for all Americans. “
Rabbis in yarmulkes, Catholic bishops in magenta vestments, Protestant pastors in suits, and female Hindu and Muslim leaders in colorful garb -- 20 prominent religious leaders in all -- participated.
Dr. Rajwant Singh, Chairman of the Sikh Council on Religion and Education attended the national prayer service
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2009/01/21/ST2009012101096.html
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090430/jsp/nation/story_10896912.jsp
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http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1222593
http://www.usatoday.com/news/religion/2009-01-20-obama-non-believers_N.htm
http://www.sikhnet.com/news/sikh-representative-joins-president-obama-prayer-national-service
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