Pakistan has issued visas to more than 2,800 Indian Sikh pilgrims for Baisakhi. The pilgrims will visit sacred gurdwaras, including Nankana Sahib, strengthening cultural and religious ties between India and Pakistan.
Islamabad: On the occasion of the Baisakhi festival, Pakistan has issued visas to over 2,800 Indian Sikh pilgrims. The pilgrimage will take place from 10 April to 19 April 2026, during which devotees will visit prominent religious sites in Pakistan. They will pay their respects at sacred gurdwaras such as Gurdwara Nankana Sahib, Gurdwara Panja Sahib, and Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib. All of these sites hold immense significance in Sikhism.
Pakistan’s Chargé d’Affaires in India, Saad Ahmad Warraich, extended his best wishes to the pilgrims, stating that the pilgrimage would be spiritually enriching. He also emphasised Pakistan’s commitment to promoting religious and cultural harmony.
The visit is being organised under the 1974 bilateral agreement, which allows people from both countries to visit each other’s religious sites. Every year, on the occasion of Baisakhi, thousands of pilgrims travel to Pakistan to express their faith.
Baisakhi is a major festival for the Sikh community, commemorating the establishment of the Khalsa in 1699. It is also a harvest festival in Punjab and is celebrated with great enthusiasm.
The initiative has been positively received by religious communities in India. It not only provides devotees with an opportunity for pilgrimage but also strengthens cultural and humanitarian ties between India and Pakistan. The Pakistan High Commission stated that all arrangements for the pilgrims’ security, accommodation, and visits have been made to ensure a safe and pleasant experience.
