A street in New York City has been officially renamed in honour of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru, recognising his legacy of sacrifice, compassion and steadfast defence of human rights. The move is being celebrated by Sikh communities in both the United States and India as a milestone in acknowledging Sikh heritage on a global platform.

The intersection of 114th Street and 101st Avenue in Richmond Hill, Queens -- home to the historic Gurdwara Makhan Shah Lubana -- will now be known as Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Marg Way. The decision, approved by the New York City Council earlier this year, was formally commemorated during a special renaming ceremony held over the weekend on the eve of Diwali.

NYC Council Member Lynn Schulman, who moved the resolution for the renaming, said the ges

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