NANKANA SAHIB – Authorities have announced three holidays for all public and private schools in Nankana Sahib on account of the 556th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
In view of the upcoming festivities, a three-day holiday has been announced for all public and private educational institutions in the city.
According to a spokesperson for the district administration, all 24 government schools and private institutions in Nankana Sahib will remain closed from November 4 to 6.
Additionally, academic activities at Baba Guru Nanak University will remain suspended from November 3 to 6.
The administration has also decided to keep local colleges closed during the celebrations to ensure smooth arrangements across the city. Chief Executive Education Shazia Bano, along with the university administration, has issued an official notification regarding the closure of educational institutions.
A large number of Sikh pilgrims from India are expected to arrive in Nankana Sahib to participate in the celebrations.
Earlier this week, the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi issued visas to 2,100 Indian Sikh pilgrims for attending the birth anniversary events.
