Over 2,000 Indian Sikh Pilgrims Enter Pakistan for Guru Nanak's Birth Anniversary Amid Strained Relations

Nov 04, 2025 11:44 pm CST

In a significant development amid strained India-Pakistan relations, approximately 2,100 Indian Sikh pilgrims have crossed the Wagah border to attend celebrations marking Guru Nanak Dev's 556th birth anniversary. This marks the first major people-to-people contact between the two nations since their four-day conflict in May. During their 10-day stay, pilgrims will visit several sacred sites including Gurdwara Janamasthan in Nankana Sahib, while both countries maintain tight security arrangements.