The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has issued over 6,500 visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims for the Baisakhi festival in 2025. These visas will allow the pilgrims to travel to Pakistan from April 10 to April 19. During this time, they will take part in Baisakhi celebrations and visit several important religious places, including Gurdwara Panja Sahib, Nankana Sahib, and Kartarpur Sahib.
Baisakhi is one of the most important festivals for the Sikh community. It marks the beginning of the Sikh New Year and is celebrated with great devotion and joy. Each year, many Sikh pilgrims from India visit Pakistan to celebrate this occasion and pay respect at their holy sites.
Pakistan’s Charge d’Affaires in New Delhi, Saad Ahmad Warraich, said that issuing such a large number of visas shows Pakistan’s strong commitment to encouraging religious harmony and strengthening people-to-people ties between the two countries. He also said that Pakistan’s visa policy is aimed at building connections between different cultures and religions.
By making it easier for pilgrims to visit their sacred places, Pakistan hopes to promote peace and mutual respect. The government of Pakistan continues to support religious tourism and is taking steps to welcome visitors from around the world who want to explore its spiritual heritage.
This move has been appreciated by many in the Sikh community, who see it as a positive effort toward maintaining historical and religious connections. With improved facilities and smoother visa processes, the Baisakhi celebrations in 2025 are expected to be peaceful and joyful for the thousands of pilgrims visiting from India.
The step reflects Pakistan’s aim to be a welcoming place for people of all faiths and to continue playing a role in promoting regional harmony.
