Times of Islamabad

Sikh community observed 550th anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak at Nankana Sahib

Sikh community observed 550th anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak at Nankana Sahib

ISLAMABAD – Sikh community all over the world is observing 550th birthanniversary of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji today.

Main ceremony of the day was held at Gurdwara Janam Asthan at Nankana Sahibon Tuesday.

Interior Minister Ejaz Shah joined large numbers of Sikh religion followersfrom world over for ceremony.

Addressing ceremony, Interior Minister said that Kartarpur Corridor is agreat gift from PTI Government for Sikh community paving the way for peaceand friendship in region.

He said Pakistan will continue to look after holy places of minoritiesincluding Sikh community’s in as better way as possible.

Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar in his message on theoccasion said opening of Kartarpur corridor has rejuvenated the joys ofSikh community and it is another historic step of the PTI government forpromotion of religious harmony.

Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has congratulated the Sikh community onthe 550th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

He said the birthday of Baba Guru Nanak is a festival of joy and religiousfervour.

He said that Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji was the best example of religioustolerance and inter-faith harmony.

The Chief Minister said that Baba Guru Nanak promoted the message ofbrotherhood and government welcomes the Sikh community coming to the Punjabprovince for attending the birthday celebrations.

He said that Sikhs are enjoying complete freedom to live according to theirfaith in Pakistan.

Sardar Usman Buzdar said that special attention is being paid to themaintenance, renovation and security of Sikh community’s worship places.