Sikh Pilgrims Arrive in Pakistan from India for Baisakhi Festival
The first group of 2,800 Sikh pilgrims from India has arrived in Pakistan via the Wagah border to celebrate the Baisakhi festival, which commenced on Friday and will continue for several days.
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Over 2,200 Sikh pilgrims from India arrive in Pak for Baisakhi celebrations
Over 2,200 Sikh pilgrims from India arrive in Pak for Baisakhi celebrations
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The first batch of Sikh pilgrims arrived in Pakistan from India via the Wagah border on Friday to celebrate the Baisakhi festival. Pakistan has issued visas to 2,800 Sikh pilgrims from India for the festival, which begins on Friday and will continue till April 19. The main ceremony of the festival is scheduled for April 14 at Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Hasan Abdal. The festival of Baisakhi is an ancient tradition of the Punjab region, a harvest festival which marks the beginning of a new year. I...
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