About Us

Our History

Over five decades of faith, service, and community in South Florida.

Founding Members

We remember with gratitude those who first came together to establish a Gurdwara in South Florida:

1973
A small group of Sikhs living in the Miami–Fort Lauderdale area gathered as a Sikh Sangat for the first time and recognized the need for a Gurdwara Sahib in the area.
Early years
Monthly deewans (congregational gatherings) began in members' homes. Guru Nanak Dev Ji's annual Prakash Utsav celebrations grew large enough to require rented spaces at colleges and universities. Prof. Laxman Phadke, a talented musician, was instrumental in these celebrations.
Registration
The Sikh Society of Florida was registered as a Florida non-profit religious organization.
1980
Three acres of land were purchased to build the Gurdwara.
1988
Construction began. Until completion, major Gurpurabs were celebrated under a canvas tent. Bhai Mukhtiar Singh Ji served as the first Granthi until his passing in 2007.
1991
Building construction was completed.
Following decades
The community purchased adjoining land and expanded the building to serve a growing Sangat.
2021–2022
A dedicated Punjabi School building was constructed next to the Langar Hall.