The Sri Guru Gobind Singh Gurdwara Educational & Cultural Centre (Picture: Twitter/ Google maps)

The Sikh community opened its doors to those caught up in the Manchester terror attack.

Sikh temples in Manchester are offering food and shelter to people left stranded by the bombing that struck young music fans as they left an Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena last night

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Harjinder Kukreja said: ‘Sikh Temples in Manchester offering food and accommodation. They are open for ALL people.’

His tweet included temples in the nearby area:


Sikh Temples in Manchester, UK offering food & accommodation. They are open for ALL people. #PrayForManchester #ManchesterArena #England pic.twitter.com/l52J9B5JjN — Harjinder S Kukreja (@SinghLions) May 23, 2017

Mancunians have been praised for their selfless bravery in the face of the terror attack which killed 22 people and wounded 59 others.

A spokesperson for Everything’s 13, a Sikh educational charity, told us that Sikhs in the area were simply doing their duty.



An Everything’s 13 representative told Metro.co.uk: ‘The Gurdwaras of Manchester offering shelter and more to those impacted by the atrocities at the Manchester Arena are simply fulfilling their remit.

‘Gurdwara means “Guru’s Door” and all are open to all people, regardless of faith, race or gender. The Sikh community has historically been one people in need could turn to. The Sikhs Gurus ordered Sikhs to ensure people have access to basic needs and freedom from oppression.

‘It is up to modern day Sikhs to ensure this continues and it is heartening to see the younger generation taking this responsibility, as we saw when many took to social media to encourage people to use Manchester’s Gurdwaras for shelter, as well as in the actions of Sikh taxi drivers who offered free rides across the city.

Gurdwara Sri Guru Harkrishan Sahib in Manchester (Picture: Google maps)

‘Along with all the messages of condolence and togetherness being spread across the UK, we at Everythings 13 would also like people to know a Gurdwara is always a place anyone can come to, especially in times of need.’

Manchester Sikhs offering shelter and food in the aftermath of the attack in just one example of locals going above and beyond to help victims and their families.

So many offered to give blood after Manchester attack that donations are no longer needed

Many locals used the #RoomForManchester hashtag to offer people shelter, many taxi drivers turned off their meters to offer those affected a free and safe lift home.

While so many people have offered to give blood after the terror attack in Manchester that donations are no longer required at present.

Give Blood NHS have released a statement telling locals they are lifesavers, adding: ‘We are not taking registrations due to a high response following last night’s events.

‘We have all the blood required at the present time,’ said Give Blood NHS.

Flower tributes at St Ann’s square, Manchester (Picture: AP)

Metro.co.uk reached out to Harjinder Kukreja for comment.

Here's what we know about the Manchester attack so far: The attack was carried out by 22-year-old Salman Abedi.

Abedi was a lone male suicide bomber who detonated an improvised explosive device.

22 people have been killed and 59 were taken to hospital following the blast. 119 people were injured in total.

Children are among the dead

The youngest named victim was eight years old

The lone attacker died at the arena

Police are investigating whether he acted alone or was part of a network

It is the worst terrorist attack in the UK since 56 people were killed in the 7/7 London bombings in 2005.

The explosion rocked the Manchester Arena at the conclusion of a performance by the American star Ariana Grande.

Manchester Arena said the explosion happened outside the venue, as people began streaming from the doors.

Greater Manchester Police said they were called to the venue at around 10.33pm and approach roads were closed.

The blast is being treated as a terrorist incident.

More than 400 officers were deployed on the operation throughout Monday night.

Manchester Victoria station was evacuated and trains cancelled.

The victims are being treated at eight hospitals across Greater Manchester, Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said.

The Prime Minister condemned what was being treated as an 'appalling terrorist attack' and said she would chair a meeting of the Government's emergency Cobra committee on Tuesday.

All national General Election campaigning was suspended after the explosion.

A controlled explosion was carried out by police at the Cathedral Gardens area near Manchester Arena shortly after 1.30am.

Police said the suspicious item at the centre of the controlled explosion was just abandoned clothing.

The first victim of the Manchester terror attack has been named as Georgina Callendar

Two more victims have since been named - 26-year-old John Atkinson, and eight-year-old Saffie Rose Roussos.

Police have arrested a man, 23, in connection with the terror attack at Manchester Arena.

Vigils were held in cities all over the country the next day, May 23

Theresa May has raised the UK's terror threat level from 'severe' to 'critical' - the highest level. Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May speaks outside 10 Downing Street (Picture: Reuters) Theresa May has made a statement in Downing Street following the Manchester attack. She said: 'Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and the families and friends of all those affected. 'It is now beyond doubt that the people of Manchester and of this country have fallen victim to a callous terrorist attack, an attack that targeted some of the youngest people in our society with cold calculation. 'This was among the worst terrorist incidents we have ever experienced in the United Kingdom.' See our Manchester attack coverage here.