Indian Sikh pilgrims visiting Pakistan to attend the commemorations of the martyrdom day of the 5th Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan Dev Ji, under the arrangements of the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB), Ministry of Religious Affairs & Interfaith Harmony, have reached Gurdwara Panja Sahib Hasan Abdal.
Sikh pilgrims reach Gurdwara Panja Sahib; express satisfaction over arrangements
ISLAMABAD, Jun 12 (APP): Indian Sikh pilgrims visiting Pakistan to attend the commemorations of the martyrdom day of the 5th Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan Dev Ji, under the arrangements of the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB), Ministry of Religious Affairs & Interfaith Harmony, have reached Gurdwara Panja Sahib Hasan Abdal.
The pilgrims expressed complete satisfaction over the arrangements of accommodation, langar (community meals), cleanliness, medical facilities, transport, and foolproof security. They thanked the Government of Pakistan, Chairman ETPB Qamar-uz-Zaman, Additional Secretary Shrines Nasser Mushtaq, and the administration.
They stated that they are being provided with world-class facilities in Pakistan and added that “our gurdwaras are now in better and more secure condition than before.”
Additional Secretary Shrines Nasser Mushtaq said that, under the directions of Chairman ETPB Qamar-uz-Zaman, all possible facilities are being ensured for the pilgrims, and this visit reflects a strong example of promoting religious tourism and interfaith harmony in Pakistan.
According to the schedule, the pilgrims reached Gurdwara Panja Sahib after visiting Gurdwara Sacha Sauda Farooqabad, where they will stay for one day and perform their religious rituals.
On June 14, the Sikh jatha will depart for Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, while on June 15 they will visit Gurdwara Rohri Sahib Eminabad en route to Lahore. The main ceremony of the martyrdom day of Guru Arjan Dev Ji will be held on June 16 at Gurdwara Dera Sahib Lahore.
The Indian Sikh pilgrims, after completing their 10-day visit, will depart on June 19.
