SGPC Gets Visas for 541 Sikh Pilgrims to Travel to Pakistan on Martyrdom Anniversary of Guru Arjan Dev
The high commission said the pilgrims will visit three historic gurdwaras during the annual festival, and Pakistan issued 962 visas in 2024.
- On Monday, the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi issued 737 visas to Indian pilgrims for events marking the Martyrdom Day of Guru Arjan Dev scheduled from June 10-19, 2026.
- This visa issuance aligns with the Government of Pakistan's commitment to the Bilateral Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines, which facilitates annual travel for Indian Sikh devotees to gurdwaras.
- Pilgrims will visit Gurdwara Panja Sahib, Gurdwara Nankana Sahib, and Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib during the yatra, with Saad Ahmad Warraich, Charge d Affaires of Pakistan to India, extending felicitations to the travelers.
- While Pakistan issued 737 visas this year, the country granted 962 in 2024, as Sikhs worldwide observe June 16 annually to honor the fifth Sikh Guru's martyrdom.
- Guru Arjan Dev is revered as the first martyr in Sikh history, having faced persecution under Mughal Emperor Jahangir for refusing to abandon teachings established by Guru Nanak Dev.
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Pakistan issues 737 visas to Indian pilgrims to take part in annual festival
New Delhi, Jun 8 (PTI) The Pakistan High Commission here has issued 737 visas to Indian pilgrims to participate in an annual festival to be held ahead of the martyrdom day of a revered Sikh Guru, from June 10-19, according to an official statement. The high commission in New Delhi made the announcement in the […]
Pakistan issues 737 visas to Indian pilgrims for Guru Arjan Dev Ji Martyrdom Day events - The Tribune
Pakistan on Monday issued 737 visas to Indian pilgrims to enable their participation in events marking the Martyrdom Day of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, scheduled to be held in Pakistan from June 10 to June 19.
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Pakistan issues 737 visas to Indian pilgrims for Guru Arjan Dev Ji Martyrdom Day events
Pakistan on Monday issued 737 visas to Indian pilgrims to enable their participation in events marking the Martyrdom Day of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, scheduled to be held in Pakistan from June 10 to June 19.
SGPC gets visas for 541 pilgrims to travel Pakistan on martyrdom anniversary of Guru Arjan Dev
Amritsar, Jun 8 (PTI) Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has received visas for 541 Sikh pilgrims who will travel to Pakistan to pay obeisance at historic Sikh shrines on the occasion of the martyrdom anniversary of the fifth Sikh Guru, Arjan Dev.In total, the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has issued 737 visas to Indian pilgrims to participate in an annual festival to be held in Pakistan from June 10-19, according to an official sta…
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