Indian Sikh pilgrims cross into Pakistan for Guru Nanak's birth anniversary celebrations

Sikh pilgrims have crossed into Pakistan for the first time since the conflict in May

Last updated: November 04, 2025 | 15:48

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Indian Sikh pilgrims cross into Pakistan through the Wagah border to join Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary celebrations at Gurdwara Janam Asthan in Nankana Sahib, near Lahore.

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Dozens of Sikh pilgrims from India crossed into Pakistan through the Wagah-Attari border on Tuesday, marking the first major crossing since the border’s closure in May.

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The visit precedes celebrations marking the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism.

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Indian Sikh pilgrims wave as they head to Pakistan through the India-Pakistan Wagah border in Wagah on November 4, 2025,

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According to Pakistan’s High Commission in New Delhi, more than 2,100 pilgrims were granted visas to take part in the 10-day festival.

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Indian Sikh pilgrims enter Pakistan through the Wagah border crossing point.

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Indian Sikh pilgrims arrive in Pakistan after crossing the India-Pakistan Wagah border in Wagah on November 4, 2025,

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The group will visit key religious sites, including Nankana Sahib, Guru Nanak’s birthplace near Lahore, and Kartarpur, where he is buried.

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The event highlights ongoing efforts by both sides to facilitate religious exchanges and promote cultural understanding.

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The pilgrimage holds deep emotional and spiritual significance for Sikhs, as several of their holiest shrines lie within Pakistan’s Punjab province.

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