High Spirits: Pakistan Issues 3,000 Visas for Sikh Pilgrims

Pakistan's High Commission in New Delhi has issued over 3,000 visas for Sikh pilgrims to attend Guru Nanak Dev's birthday celebrations in Pakistan. The pilgrims will visit several revered sites including Kartarpur Sahib. Saad Ahmad Warraich expressed his best wishes for the pilgrims' journey.

In a significant gesture of religious diplomacy, the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has issued more than 3,000 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India. This move will enable them to partake in the birthday celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev, scheduled from November 14th to 23rd in Pakistan.

Marking the occasion, Pakistan's Charge d'Affaires, Saad Ahmad Warraich, extended heartfelt wishes to the pilgrims, emphasizing the significance of the visit. The Indian pilgrims are set to visit key religious sites, including Dera Sahib, Panja Sahib, and the sacred Gurdwara Janam Asthan in Nankana Sahib, culminating their journey at Kartarpur Sahib, the revered final resting place of Guru Nanak.

Guru Nanak Jayanti, or Gurpurab, is a vital observance in Sikhism, honoring the birth of its founder, Guru Nanak Dev. The festival, held on the full moon of Kartik, combines spiritual gatherings, hymn recitations from the Guru Granth Sahib, and community service such as Sewa and Langar, fostering a spirit of devotion and equality.

(With inputs from agencies.)