Pakistan High Commission Reschedules Vaisakhi pilgrimage for Sikh Devotees

AMRITSAR SAHIB—The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has changed the schedule for Vaisakhi pilgrimage for Sikh devotees.  The schedule will impact journey of Sikh devotees who are traveling to Pakistan to observe Vaisakhi at Gurdwara Panja Sahib.

As per new schedule shared with Sikh24, the Jatha of Sikh devotees will now depart on April 12 from head office of Supreme Sikh body Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhik Committee in Sri Amritsar. Earlier, the Sikh jatha was scheduled to depart on April 10 instead.

Speaking with Sikh24, SGPC Chief Secretary Harcharan Singh confirmed the development. He informed that the Sikh jatha will come back after having glimpse of historical Sikh shrines in Pakistan on April 21. He added that the Sikh devotees can get their passports from SGPC Pilgrimage Department on April 11.

Large number of devotees pay homage at Gurdwara Panja Sahib and other Gurdwaras in Pakistan to observe Vaisakhi.  Every year, pilgrims attend the programs from all over Pakistan, East Punjab, North America and Europe.

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