Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary — 1630 devotees to visit Nankana Sahib in Pakistan
Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary — 1630 devotees to visit Nankana Sahib in Pakistan The Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhik Committee, the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) granted 1630 visa to Indian Sikh pilgrims to celebrate birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. As many as 1630 devotees were granted visa whereas 64 devotees were denied visa to visit Nankana Sahib in Pakistan. Sikh pilgrims will go to Pakistan on November 21 to celebrate Guru Nanak's birth anniversary. Three special trains will run from Attari railway station from across the border on the eve of Guru Nanak Dev Ji birth anniversary. Pilgrims will visit Gurdwara Panja Sahib (Hassan Abdal), Gurdwara Dehra Sahib (Lahore), Gurdwara Rori Sahib (Eminabad) and Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib (Narowal), before returning on November 30. Earlier around 3,000 Sikhs were granted visa every year 1974 to participate in Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s birthday celebrations at Gurdwara Nankana Sahib.
