HASSANABDAL - A group of 512 Indian Sikh pilgrims arrived in Pakistan to participate in the annual Jor Mela and the 420th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Arjan Dev Ji. On Saturday, the yatrees performed religious rituals at Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Hassanabdal.
Security and Facilities
The pilgrims were transported to the gurdwara in 11 special buses under tight security arrangements, according to officials. Authorities stated that accommodation, transport, medical assistance, and security measures were arranged for the visitors. The yatrees expressed satisfaction with the facilities and thanked Pakistani authorities for the arrangements made during their stay.
Official Statements
Additional Secretary Shrines Nasir Mushtaq said the facilities were provided in line with the directives of Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) Chairman Qamar Zaman. He emphasized that the visit reflects efforts to promote religious tourism and interfaith harmony.
Schedule of the Pilgrimage
According to the schedule, the pilgrims arrived at Panja Sahib after visiting Gurdwara Sacha Sauda in Farooqabad. They are scheduled to leave for Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur on June 14 and visit Gurdwara Rohri Sahib in Eminabad on June 15. The main ceremony marking the martyrdom anniversary of Guru Arjan Dev Ji will be held at Gurdwara Dera Sahib in Lahore on June 16. The pilgrims are expected to return to India on June 19 after completing their 10-day visit.
Tribute to Mehdi Hassan
Tribute was also paid to Shahenshah-e-Ghazal Mehdi Hassan during the event.
