Thousands of Sikhs gathered in Pakistan to celebrate Vaisakhi, the Sikh New Year and harvest festival, with 6,500 Indian pilgrims receiving special visas this year. The main event took place in Nankana Sahib, Guru Nanak's birthplace, highlighting the importance of Sikh heritage in Pakistan. Despite initial hesitance from some visitors regarding safety, they reported warm welcomes from locals. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the festival's significance, promoting unity and renewal among communities that historically trace their roots back to the pre-partition era.
This year, Pakistani authorities granted more than 6,500 visas to Indian Sikhs, higher than previous years, facilitating their pilgrimage for Vaisakhi.
Rinko Kaur from India's Gujarat expresses initial hesitance about visiting Pakistan but describes the welcoming nature of the locals during the festival.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif remarked that Vaisakhi brings joy for farmers and fosters a spirit of hope, unity, and renewal among communities.
Many Sikh holy sites in Pakistan serve as significant reminders of the religious heritage present in the region since the partition of 1947.
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