Raza Naqvi Attock
Celebrations in connection to Sikh founder’s birthday begin in Punja Sahib Thousands of Sikhs pilgrims among them over 2500 from neighboring India pours to Gurdwara Punja Sahib Hassanabdal on Wednesday to offer their religious rituals in connection to the second leg of 554th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak Dev- founder of Sikh religion.
The gurdwara was decorated with colourful lights and pilgrims performed various rituals including Matha Taki, Ashnan and exchanging gifts. Speaking to the media, a number of pilgrims hailed the government’s initiative to open the Kartarpur Corridor to facilitate the Sikh community, and lauded Pakistani government for up keep of Sikh temples.
Talking to newsmen, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) Amritsar party leader Khushmindar Singh said Sikh pilgrims have come to Pakistan with the message of love, peace, friendship and harmony. “Pakistan is the land of Sikh Gurus and Sikhs love this land as this is our second homeland. We are always welcomed with love and it is a true example of Sikh-Muslim friendship,” he said.
