Indian Sikh yatrees due in Pakistan for founder’s birth anniversary

LAHORE: Sikh Yatrees are due to arrive in Lahore from India through Wagha Border today (Friday) to celebrate the 551st birth anniversary of their founder Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

Additional Secretary Shrines Tariq Wazir, members of the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee and others will receive the pilgrims, according to state-run APP.

According to Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) Chairman Dr Amer Ahmad, all arrangements, including accommodation and transportation facilities, have been completed.

The main ceremony will be held at Janumasthan Nankana Sahib on November 30 in which political, religious and minority leaders will participate.

The pilgrims will return to India on December 1.