ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has granted visas to over 2,100 Sikh pilgrims from India to attend the birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism.
According to a statement from the High Commission, the visas have been issued under the framework of the Pakistan-India Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines.
The celebrations will take place in Pakistan from November 4 to 13, with thousands of Sikh devotees expected to participate in the annual festivals.
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The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has issued over 2100 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India to participate in the Birth Celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji, to be held in Pakistan from 04-13 November 2025.@ForeignOfficePk@Saadawarraich@epwing_official
— Pakistan High Commission India (@PakinIndia) October 29, 2025
Chargé d’Affaires Saad Warraich conveyed his best wishes to the Sikh pilgrims, expressing hope that their visit would help strengthen the bonds of peace and religious harmony between the peoples of Pakistan and India.
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.
Final preparations have been completed across Pakistan for the 556th birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
According to the official schedule, Indian pilgrims will arrive in Pakistan on November 4 via the Wagah Border and travel to Nankana Sahib, where the main ceremony celebrating Baba Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary will be held on November 5 at Gurdwara Janam Asthan.
During their visit, the pilgrims will also visit Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Hassan Abdal, and Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur in Narowal.
Thousands of Sikh pilgrims visit Pakistan each year to commemorate Baisakhi and other religious holidays.
Earlier, India declined Pakistan’s invitation for Sikh pilgrims to visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur, for the death anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak, scheduled for September 22.
India-Pakistan conflict
Tension between India and Pakistan escalated after the April 22 attack in the Pahalgam area of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). India swiftly blamed Pakistan without presenting any credible evidence.
Pakistan condemned the attack and strongly denied the Indian allegations. Pakistan also offered a neutral and transparent international investigation into the incident.
However, New Delhi did not respond to Pakistan’s offer and continued with its aggressive posture.
On the night of May 6-7, India launched a series of air strikes on Pakistan, resulting in civilian casualties.
Pakistan responded firmly and downed five Indian fighter jets and destroyed a brigade headquarters and several military posts. Both sides then exchanged missiles, which stretched over the week.
On May 10, when tensions between the two countries peaked, US President Donald Trump announced that a ceasefire had been reached between India and Pakistan.
