737 Indian Sikh pilgrims granted visas for religious visit to Pakistan

The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has issued 737 visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims. The visas have been granted under the religious pilgrimage protocol

The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has issued 737 visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims. The visas have been granted under the religious pilgrimage protocol between Pakistan and India.

According to the official statement, the Sikh pilgrims will travel to Pakistan to participate in the death anniversary commemorations of Guru Arjan Dev Ji. The annual religious events will be held from June 10 to June 19.

During their visit, the pilgrims will take part in various religious rituals and ceremonies. They will also visit several sacred Sikh religious sites across Pakistan.

The issuance of visas reflects continued facilitation under the bilateral pilgrimage arrangement between the two countries. The arrangement allows Sikh devotees from India to visit holy sites in Pakistan on special religious occasions.

Authorities confirmed that all arrangements have been made in accordance with the agreed protocol to ensure smooth travel and participation in the religious events.

Indian Sikh Yatrees will arrive in Pakistan through the Wagah Border on Wednesday to participate in religious activities related to the martyrdom day of Guru Arjan Dev.

According to Kashmir Media Service, the Yatrees will visit multiple gurdwaras, including Nankana Sahib, Sacha Sauda in Farooqabad, Panja Sahib in Hassan Abdal, Darbar Sahib Kartarpur in Narowal, and Rohri Sahib in Eminabad, Gujranwala.

The main ceremony will be held at Gurdwara Dera Sahib in Lahore on the 16th of this month.

The Yatrees will return to India on June 19.