PM felicitates Sikh community on Guru Nanak's 552nd birth anniversary

Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday (November 19) felicitated the Sikh community on the 552nd birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak Dev, GNN reported.

On his official twitter handle, the premier wrote, “Wishing 552nd Guru Nanak Dev Ji Jayanti to all Sikhs around the world”.

He further added, “On this auspicious occasion, we welcome thousands of Sikhs to visit their religious sites in Pakistan”.

“I reiterate my govt’s commitment to continue facilitating them to perform their religious rituals,” concluded Khan.

Wishing 552nd Guru Nanak Dev Ji Jayanti to all Sikhs around the world. On this auspicious occasion, we welcome thousands of Sikhs to visit their religious sites in Pakistan. I reiterate my govt’s commitment to continue facilitating them to perform their religious rituals.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) November 19, 2021

It is pertinent to mention here that the festivities of the 552nd birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak will come to its climax today, the last day of the celebrations.

Sikh pilgrims from Pakistan, India and other parts of the world attending the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism.

The main ceremony of the anniversary will begin today with the morning hymns followed by Kathas and Kirtan in the praise of the Guru. Later a special community lunch will be held followed by night prayer sessions at Gurdwara.