Baisakhi celebrations to begin from April 12

Baisakhi celebrations to begin from April 12

The annual historical Baisakhi Festival 2025 of Sikhs will be held from April 12 to 15 at Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Hassan Abdal, Attock district. Approximately 12,000 Sikh pilgrims from India and around the world will begin arriving in Pakistan's Hassan Abdal from April 10-11. This historical Baisakhi festival takes place every April at the famous Gurdwara located in Hassan Abdal. The gurdwara is home to a stone with Guru Nanak's handprint, which…

253 devotees depart for Pakistan for Baisakhi celebrations

New Delhi: A group of 253 devotees was sent from Delhi to Pakistan on Wednesday by the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) to take part in the Baisakhi and Khalsa Sajna Diwas celebrations. The group departed after praying at Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib, according to a statement. Paramjeet Singh Chandhok, a member of DSGMC, said that a total of 6,751 devotees from across India have been granted visas this year for the occasion. The DSG…

Pakistan grants visas to over 6,500 Indian pilgrims for Baisakhi festival

Priests march at the Gurdwara Panja Sahib, one of Sikhism's most holy places.— AFPPakistan has granted more than 6,500 visas to Indian pilgrims, allowing them to participate in the upcoming annual festivities for Baisakhi in the country. The Sikh festival is scheduled to be held in...

Baisakhi 2025: Honoring Faith, Harvest, And Harmony Across Regions - EBNW Story

As we seen India’s festivals are a vibrant tapestry of unity, weaving together diverse faiths in a celebration of life.So today, no matter where you are you from, in India, Baisakhi known by different names in different regions ignites a shared spirit of abundance and unity. Baisakhi isn’t just a festival it’s a whirlwind of faith, culture, and unstoppable energy that sweeps you off your feet. Whether you’re in Punjab’s fields or a bustling city…

Vaisakhi 1469 has gotten erased from Sikh psyche as birthdate of Guru Nanak

By Karminder Singh Dhillon | The Sikh Bulletin | The 1st of Baisakh Nanakshahi Sammat 557, which coincides with 14th of April 2025 marks two pivotal events of Sikhi – Vaisakhi of 1469 and of 1699. Vaisakhi 2025 is thus the 556th anniversary of Guru Nanak’s birth in 1469; and the 326th anniversary of the celebration in 1699, of the culmination of a 230-year journey. Vaisakhi 1699 was the celebration of spiritual completeness. The journey of spiri…

Punjab Schools Closed for 5 Days

Nankana Sahib’s district administration has announced a five-day closure of all educational institutions to accommodate the annual Baisakhi festival. The closure, detailed in an official notification, aims to facilitate the influx of thousands of Sikh pilgrims from Pakistan, India, and globally, and ensure smooth security arrangements. The annual Baisakhi festival is being celebrated with religious […] The post Punjab Schools Closed for 5 Days a…