2400 Sikh pilgrims arrive for Baisakhi Festival

[Imran Khan]

2400 Sikh pilgrims arrive for Baisakhi Festival
April 10, 2014

LAHORE: About 2400 Sikh pilgrims has reached Lahore from India via Wahga to attend Baisakhi Festival. Indian Sikh Pilgrims arrived Lahore in three special trains via Wagah Railway station, where they were welcomed by the officials. The pilgrims, including women and children, were wearing colorful dresses. The pilgrims expressed joy and raised slogans in favor of Pakistan. Sikh pilgrims would perform religious rituals during their stay for 10 days. First of all the pilgrims would attend festival in Hasan Abdal and after that will visit Nankana Sahib on April 14 and after that they would move towards Farooqabad to attend Gordwara Sacha soda and on April 19, Sikh Pilgrims would return back to Lahore.

Authorities have made arrangements to provide security to thousands of Sikh pilgrims from around the world including India, who have arrived here to participate in Baisakhi Celebration.

Baisakhi is one of the most important festivals celebrated with enthusiasm especially in the Punjab to mark the harvest of Rabi crops. The event is generally celebrated on April 13. Once every 36 years it is celebrated on April 14. It has a great religious significance for the Sikhs.
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[Imran Khan]

 

[Peaceful Civilian]

I hope they stay safe.. My best wishes for safe, healthy and wonderful visit.

 

[SarthakGanguly]

In one pic the Sardar got confused and looking at the Railway Police (or is it the Railway Protection Force as in India) man angrily
Nice pictures.

 

[nomi007]

2400 Sikh pilgrims arrive for Baisakhi Festival
April 10, 2014

LAHORE: About 2400 Sikh pilgrims has reached Lahore from India via Wahga to attend Baisakhi Festival. Indian Sikh Pilgrims arrived Lahore in three special trains via Wagah Railway station, where they were welcomed by the officials. The pilgrims, including women and children, were wearing colorful dresses. The pilgrims expressed joy and raised slogans in favor of Pakistan. Sikh pilgrims would perform religious rituals during their stay for 10 days. First of all the pilgrims would attend festival in Hasan Abdal and after that will visit Nankana Sahib on April 14 and after that they would move towards Farooqabad to attend Gordwara Sacha soda and on April 19, Sikh Pilgrims would return back to Lahore.

Authorities have made arrangements to provide security to thousands of Sikh pilgrims from around the world including India, who have arrived here to participate in Baisakhi Celebration.

Baisakhi is one of the most important festivals celebrated with enthusiasm especially in the Punjab to mark the harvest of Rabi crops. The event is generally celebrated on April 13. Once every 36 years it is celebrated on April 14. It has a great religious significance for the Sikhs.
2400 Sikh pilgrims arrive for Baisakhi Festival | Abb Takk News – Breaking News, News in English and Latest Headlines

imran bhai also R-A-W's agents

 

[waz]

Take a look at the level of security. Good stuff. I wish them a happy, blessed and spiritually uplifting time in Pakistan.

So many elders amongst them (Nihang elder).

 

[Parul]

Take a look at the level of security. Good stuff. I wish them a happy, blessed and spiritually uplifting time in Pakistan.

So many elders amongst them (Nihang elder).

They are visiting Nankana Sahib Ji to pay Homage to our Guru on the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi which is on 13th April!

 

[Robinhood Pandey]

And Sardar ji was like. . " o ki chahi twannu "

 

[Imran Khan]

 

[ShahidT]

welcome to them. hope they are afforded good security and hospitality being our guests.

 

[waz]

They are visiting Nankana Sahib Ji to pay Homage to our Guru on the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi which is on 13th April!

Yes, may they be all blessed.

 

[jatt+gutts]

thanks you Pakistan for the hospitality. I hope no untoward incident happen till they stay in pakistan

 

[khanz]

It's good i think pakistan should have open border policy when it comes sikh pilgrimage.

 

[Thorough Pro]

Pakistan is safe for all minorities, that is why even indian citizens come to fulfill their religious obligations in Pakistan.

 

[Sugarcane]

It's good i think pakistan should have open border policy when it comes sikh pilgrimage.

Open border policy? Are you serious? Pakistan should relax pilgrimage visas and should grant maximum visas it can instead of tie it with how many visas India gave but not open border policy - we already have open border on west.

Welcome to pilgrim - wish the guys pleasant and safe and blessing of your guru.