3,000 Sikhs arrive for Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary
Today is the auspicious occasion of Eid Miladun Nabi (peace be upon him) and we need to promote brotherhood and tolerance in the light of Islamic teachings
Tahir Ehsan, ETPB Chairman
lahore — Over 3,000 Sikh yatrees arrived in Lahore on Wednesday by special trains via Wagah Railway Station for Baba Guru Nanak’s 549th birth anniversary celebrations, set to commence in Nankana Sahib.
Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) chairman Tahir Ehsan, secretary Mohammed Tariq Wazir, Pardhan Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) Sardar Tara Singh and other Pakistani Sikh leaders and officers received the yatrees.
Talking to the media at the Wagah Railway Station, ETPB chairman Tahir Ehsan said the board had made foolproof security arrangements for Sikh yatrees besides providing facilities of immigration, customs, bank and medical at the Wagah Railway Station to facilitate the devotees.
He said: “Today is the auspicious occasion of Eid Miladun Nabi (peace be upon him) and we need to promote brotherhood and tolerance in the light of Islamic teachings”.
He said that relations between Sikhs and Muslims were getting strengthened with the passage of time. The ETPB chairman said the Pakistani constitution gave equal rights to minorities.
The celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak’s birthday will continue till November 30.
Speaking on the occasion, party leader Sardar Amarjeet Singh greeted Muslims on the special occasion of the Holy Prophet’s birthday. —