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Pilgrims reach Pakistan for Guru Nanak birth anniversary

Islamabad: More than 4,000 Sikh pilgrims from India have arrived in Pakistan to celebrate Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary at Nankana Sahib amid unprecedented security arrangements.

Nankana Sahib is the birthplace of Guru Nanak, the first guru of the Sikhs and the founder of Sikhism. The pilgrims arrived at Wagah in three special trains on Wednesday. The Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee and Evacuee Trust Property Board officials received them.

“Geographic boundaries cannot end the love, brotherhood and affection that Sikhs and Muslims share,” a Sikh pilgrim said on his arrival at Wagah. The pilgrims said Pakistan was not new to them. — PTI

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