Baisakhi festival Pakistan visas have been issued to over 2,800 Sikh pilgrims from India, enabling their participation in annual religious ceremonies across key holy sites.
📌 Pakistan Issues Visas for Baisakhi Pilgrimage
Pakistan has issued more than 2,800 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India for the upcoming Baisakhi festival.
According to the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, the pilgrims will visit Pakistan from April 10 to April 19, 2026, to participate in religious events.
The issuance of visas is part of arrangements made annually to facilitate Sikh pilgrims visiting sacred sites.
🛕 Visit to Key Religious Sites
During their stay, pilgrims will visit several important religious locations.
These include Gurdwara Panja Sahib, Gurdwara Nankana Sahib, and Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib.
These sites hold significant religious importance for the Sikh community and attract pilgrims from around the world.
📊 Duration and Activities of Visit
The pilgrims are scheduled to stay in Pakistan for approximately ten days.
During this period, they will take part in religious ceremonies, prayers, and traditional Baisakhi celebrations.
The arrangements include visits to multiple cities and organized religious gatherings.
🤝 Message from Pakistani Officials
Saad Ahmad Warraich, Charge d’Affaires at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, extended greetings to the pilgrims.
He stated that the visit reflects Pakistan’s commitment to promoting interfaith harmony and cultural cooperation.
Officials emphasized that such initiatives help strengthen people-to-people connections.
🌍 Promoting Interfaith Harmony
Authorities highlighted that Pakistan continues to support religious tourism and facilitate visits to sacred sites.
The initiative is seen as part of broader efforts to promote tolerance, goodwill, and mutual respect among different communities.
These visits play an important role in enhancing cross-border cultural ties.
🛂 Facilitation and Arrangements
Special arrangements have been made to ensure a smooth visit for the pilgrims.
Authorities have coordinated logistics, security, and accommodation to support the large number of visitors.
The visa issuance process is part of structured agreements related to religious travel.
🛑 Continued Religious Engagement
The Baisakhi pilgrimage remains one of the key annual events involving Sikh visitors to Pakistan.
Officials have reiterated their commitment to maintaining such engagements and ensuring that pilgrims can perform their religious practices without difficulty.
Further updates are expected as the visit begins.