Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Sikh Pilgrims Return from Pakistan After Celebrating Guru Nanak Dev's Birth Anniversary
A group of Sikh pilgrims, led by a religious leader named Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj, visited Pakistan to celebrate the birthday of Guru Nanak Dev.
They visited important religious sites like Gurdwara Janam Asthan in Nankana Sahib and Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur Sahib.
The Pakistani government and a Sikh organization in Pakistan helped make sure the pilgrims were safe and had everything they needed.
Upon returning to India, the leader thanked both governments and expressed hope for more harmony between the two countries.
He also asked for a special border crossing, the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, to be opened more often and for easier travel for Sikhs from Pakistan to visit holy places in India.
Acting Jathedar of Akal Takht Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj led a Sikh pilgrim group to Pakistan for Guru Nanak Dev's 556th birth anniversary.
The pilgrims visited key Gurdwaras including Janam Asthan in Nankana Sahib and Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur Sahib.
The Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) and the Punjab government of Pakistan provided security and facilities for the Jatha.
Gargajj expressed gratitude for the successful visit and prayed for peace and harmony between India and Pakistan.
Appeals were made to reopen the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor and facilitate visas for Pakistani Sikhs to visit Indian shrines.
- Who
- Acting Jathedar of Akal Takht Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj and a group of Sikh pilgrims
- What
- Returned to India after participating in Guru Nanak Dev's 556th birth anniversary celebrations in Pakistan and visiting various Gurdwaras.
- When
- Returned on Sunday (November 9)
- Where
- Returned to India via the Attari-Wagah border after visiting Gurdwaras in Pakistan, including Nankana Sahib and Kartarpur Sahib.
- Why
- To participate in religious celebrations and pay obeisance at historical Sikh shrines in Pakistan.
India
Pakistan
Kartarpur Sahib Corridor
India
Appealed to the Centre to reopen the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor on the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur to be observed on November 25.
Pakistan
PSGPC president and Punjab (Pakistan) cabinet minister Ramesh Singh Arora facilitated the visit of the Sikh Jatha. The Pakistan government announced plans to open 17 more gurdwaras by April next year.
Visa Arrangements for Pilgrims
India
Appealed to the Government of India to make visa arrangements for Sikhs in Pakistan wishing to visit shrines in India.
Pakistan
The PSGPC and the provincial Punjab government had made all arrangements, including tight security and facilities for the pilgrims during their visit to Pakistan.
- Leader of Sikh Pilgrimage
- Acting Jathedar of Akal Takht Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj
- Purpose of Visit
- Participate in Guru Nanak Dev's 556th birth anniversary celebrations
- Visited Gurdwaras in Pakistan
- Gurdwara Janam Asthan in Nankana Sahib, Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur Sahib, and other historical gurdwaras
- Return to India
- Via Attari-Wagah border on Sunday
- Facilitators in Pakistan
- Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) and the provincial Punjab government
- Pakistan Government's Future Plans
- To open 17 more gurdwaras closed since Partition by April next year after restoration
Sources
Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji was the Guardian of Human Rights and Faith: CM Nayab Singh Saini
Punjab govt organises month-long spiritual events to honour Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s supreme sacrifice
Punjab CM flags off first batch of devotees for paying obeisance in Amritsar shrines
