Archive · 3 Oct 2025
India Allows Sikh Pilgrims to Pakistan for Religious Celebrations
The Indian government has reversed a prior ban and is allowing Sikh pilgrims to travel to Pakistan for the Parkash Purb, the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.
Pilgrims will cross the Attari-Wagah border and visit gurdwaras in Pakistan.
This decision follows a prior reversal of an initial denial by the Indian government, a move that was supported by the SGPC and Akal Takht.
Pilgrims must be recommended by MHA and MEA and have a valid Pakistan visa.
The government has stated that security risks exist.
India approved Sikh pilgrims to visit Pakistan for Parkash Purb.
The government reversed an earlier ban due to security concerns.
Travel is for this occasion and requires strict rules.
Pilgrims must have a Pakistan visa and be recommended.
Sikh bodies welcomed the government's decision.
- Who
- Sikh pilgrims from India
- What
- Allowed to visit Pakistan for Parkash Purb celebrations
- When
- Upcoming celebrations
- Where
- Pakistan
- Why
- To participate in religious celebrations
- Event
- Guru Nanak Dev's birth anniversary (Parkash Purb)
- Pilgrimage Route
- Attari-Wagah border
- Key Locations
- Gurdwaras in Pakistan, including Nankana Sahib
- Sponsoring Organizations
- Sikh religious organizations
- Government Oversight
- MHA, MEA, and intelligence agencies
- Deadline
- Final lists to MHA by October 22
