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PICS: Thousands Of Sikh Pilgrims Arrive In Pakistan To Celebrate Guru Nanak's Birth Anniversary

Darpan News Desk IANS, 21 Nov, 2018 11:54 AM

As many as 3,080 Sikh pilgrims arrived in Lahore today on two special trains to take part in festivities ahead of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak.

Over 3,000 Sikh pilgrims from India arrived in Lahore in Pakistan today to take part in festivities ahead of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak.

On their arrival in Lahore, the Sikh pilgrims left for Gurudwara Janamesthan in Nankana Sahib, the birthplace of Guru Nanak, where the main function will be held on November 23 on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti.

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Janam Asthan Guru Nanak Dev ji, Nankana Sahib, Pakistan all decorated with lights for the 550th Parkash Purab which will be celebrated all over the world, on this 23rd November!l

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Minorities Senator Anwar Lal, Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) chairman Tahir Ehsan and secretary Tariq Wazir, and Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee president Tara Singh were among the Pakistani officials who greeted the Sikh 'yatris' at the Wagah Railway station.

"As many as 3,080 Sikh pilgrims arrived in Lahore today on two special trains. The third train is expected to arrive here to bring another 700 or so yatris," ETPB spokesman Amir Hashmi told. He said the Pakistan government had issued 3,800 visas to Indian Sikhs.

Sikh pilgrims visiting Pakistan giving their opinions on the provision of security, and amenities. Special mention is made on the hospitality being provided:

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Sikh group leader Amerjeet Singh congratulated Pakistanis on the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad on Eid Milad-un Nabi.

He said Sikh pilgrims get love from Pakistanis and urged the Pakistan government to issue at least 10,000 visas for Sikhs for next year's 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak.

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He thanked the Pakistan government for the proposed opening of the Gurudwara Kartarpur in Narowal for pilgrims. He hoped there would be no hurdles in its opening for Indian Sikhs.

ETPB chairman Ehsan said the Pakistan government has made foolproof security arrangements for the pilgrims.

On #Eidmiladunnabi Pakistan also welcomes Sikh pilgrims from all over the world, (only our mission in New Delhi has issued more than 3500 visas) for the 549 birth anniversary celebrations of #BabaGuruNanak in #Nankanasahib from 21-30 November 2018 (1/2)
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Rangers and elite force personnel have been deployed along with police for the security of the visiting pilgrims.

He said the board has better boarding arrangements at the gurudwaras where the pilgrims would stay during their visit.

During their 10-day stay, the pilgrims will also visit some other gurudwaras in Punjab province. They will leave for India on November 30.

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