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Sikh pilgrims depart Pakistan after Baisakhi celebrations, crossing Wagah border into India

Sunday, 19 April 2026, 04:04 · 1 min read

More than 2,200 Sikh pilgrims from India have returned home via the Wagah border crossing after completing a week-long Baisakhi pilgrimage to Pakistan, where they visited sacred gurdwaras (Sikh houses of worship) and historical sites across Lahore. Pakistan had issued around 2,800 visas for the visit, though roughly 600 pilgrims were unable to travel; those who did attend participated in religious rites at Gurdwara Sri Dera Sahib and toured landmarks including Lahore Fort and the Walled City. The visit concluded with a cultural evening at Hazuri Bagh hosted by the Punjab provincial government, with officials describing the trip as a demonstration of interfaith goodwill and an enduring connection between Pakistan and the global Sikh community.

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DawnSikh pilgrims return home today via Wagah ↗︎
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