Sikh women prepare food to be served to worshippers in the community kitchen, known as a langar, of Guru Nanak Gurdwara, in Smethwick, near Birmingham, central England, on October 18, 2023. Guru Nanak Gurdwara Smethwick was established in 1961 as the first and largest Gurdwara in the United Kingdom, it remains one of the most prominent and influential Sikh Gurdwaras in the world with a weekly congregation of approximately 10,000. Britain's Sikh population have long been admired as a model of integration and for maintaining a strong identity. But the tight-knit community is now appealing for help to address long-term issues such as racism and a lack of representation in politics and culture. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)