They will be in the country to visit the birth place of the founder of Sikhism at Nankana Sahib
A group of 548 Sikh pilgrims safely arrived in Pakistan to celebrate the 548th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikh religion, at his birth place Nankana Sahib.
The group had left on Thursday after special trains come to Attari railway station from across the border to ferry them.
As part of the visit, the pilgrims will visit Gurdwara Panja Sahib (Hassan Abdal), Gurdwara Dehra Sahib (Lahore), Gurdwara Rori Sahib (Eminabad) and Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib (Narowal), before returning home on November 11.
Earlier, on October 29, during his Mann Ki Baat speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “On November 4 we will celebrate GuruNanak Jayanti. Guru Nanak Dev ji is not only the first Guru of Sikhs, but he is also a Jagat Guru. His humanitarian values, compassion and profound teachings are a source of rich guidance”
Leaders from across the world, as well as celebrities shared their greetings on Twitter to mark the birth anniversary of the Sikh founder.
T 2700 – Greetings on Guru Nanak Dev ji’s Birthday ..
PM @narendramodi Ji has beautifully summed up the teachings of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. I share this excerpt from #MannKiBaat
I extend my heartiest greetings on the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.#GuruNanakJayanti
Greetings on birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev ji.May his teachings continue to guide us in creating a prosperous & harmonious society.
“Those who have loved are those who have found God.” -Guru Nanak Dev Ji #HappyGurupurab
Happy Guru Nanak Gurupurab to all #Sikhs celebrating this festive anniversary!
