2,475 Sikh pilgrims return after celebrating Baisakhi in Pakistan
New Delhi, April 18: 2,475 Sikh pilgrims who went to Pakistan to celebrate Baishakhi returned on Tuesday and were extended a warm welcome at the integrated check-post (ICP), Attari by BSF Punjab Frontier.
"Indian Sikh Jatha Comprising 2475 pilgrims returned after celebrating the Baishakhi festival at Sri Punja Sahib Gurudwara, Pakistan. On arrival at ICP Attari, Commandant & tps of 168 Bn extended warm welcome. Tea & Langar were served jointly with @SGPCAmritsar," BSF Punjab Frontier said on Twitter.
Pakistan issued 2,856 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India for their participation in Baisakhi celebrations from April 9 to 18.
"On the occasion of Baisakhi, Pakistan High Commission, New Delhi has issued 2,856 visas to Sikh pilgrims who will travel from India to participate in the annual festivities in Pakistan from 09-18 April 2023," Pakistan High Commission, India stated.
Every year, a huge number of Sikh pilgrims from India travel to Pakistan to participate in various religious festivals and events. The visas provided from New Delhi are in addition to the visas granted to Sikh pilgrims from other countries who are attending these celebrations.
On April 14, Sikh pilgrims attended the major celebrations at Gurdwara Panja Sahib Hasan Abdal. The pilgrims also visited Dera Sahib, Panja Sahib, Nankana Sahib, and Kartarpur Sahib during their visit.
- ANI
