The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has issued visas to more than 2,100 Sikh pilgrims from India to participate in the birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism.
The visas were issued under the 1974 Protocol on Religious Pilgrimages, an agreement between Pakistan and India that allows citizens from both sides to visit religious sites across the border.
The celebrations will take place in Pakistan from November 4 to 13, with thousands of Sikh devotees expected to participate in the annual festivities.
Pilgrims to visit sacred shrines across Pakistan
During their stay, the visiting Sikh yatrees will visit several holy gurdwaras, including Gurdwara Nankana Sahib (the birthplace of Baba Guru Nanak), Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Hasan Abdal, and Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, one of Sikhism’s holiest sites.
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These historic shrines hold deep spiritual and cultural significance for the global Sikh community, attracting pilgrims every year for prayers, kirtan, and community gatherings.
Commitment to religious harmony
Chargé d’Affaires Saad Ahmed Warraich welcomed the pilgrims at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi and extended his best wishes for a “blessed and spiritually fulfilling journey.”
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He reaffirmed that the government of Pakistan remains committed to facilitating Sikh pilgrims from around the world, saying such initiatives reflect Pakistan’s dedication to promoting interfaith harmony, religious tolerance, and cultural understanding.
“Pakistan will continue to extend full support to Sikh pilgrims to make their spiritual journeys meaningful and memorable,” Warraich said.
