A batch of 855 Sikh pilgrims left for Pakistan via theAttari-Wagah border on Wednesday to celebrate the 552nd birth anniversary ofSikhism founder Guru Nanak at his birthplace at Nankana Sahib.
As per information, the pilgrims will return to India on26th and they’ll have an opportunity to visit almost Sikh shrines,including Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, Kartarpur.
One of the members of SGPC, talking to the media, saidthey have specially arranged this pilgrimage keeping in mind the pious occasionof Guru Nanak Dev’s anniversary. The devotees have been told all the guidelinesso that they do not face any problem while travelling to different Gurudwarasin Pakistan.
He further said that as per the notification receivedfrom the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, the pilgrims who have been vaccinatedwith both doses against Covid-19 are allowed to enter Pakistan. Besides, they mustundergo a Covid test 72 hours before leaving.
On the other hand, the devotees say that they are veryhappy that they have got the opportunity to celebrate the occasion at GuruNanak’s birthplace. They said it was their heartfelt wish to go to Pakistan andthey are thankful to both Indian and Pakistan government for fulfilling theirwish.