Pakistan welcomes Indian Sikh pilgrims in first crossing since May conflict
Summary
Pakistan has allowed over 2,100 Sikh pilgrims from India to enter the country for a religious festival. This is the first major crossing between the two countries since a conflict in May led to the closure of their land border. The pilgrims will visit important religious sites in Pakistan related to Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism.Key Facts
- Pakistan welcomed Sikh pilgrims from India for the first time since May.
- The pilgrims are visiting to celebrate the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak.
- Over 2,100 visas were issued for a 10-day festival in Pakistan.
- The Wagah-Attari border, the main land crossing, was closed after fighting in May.
- The conflict in May involved accusations and resulted in over 70 deaths.
- The Kartarpur Corridor, a special route for pilgrims, has been closed since May.
- Sikhism was founded in the Punjab region, which is now split between India and Pakistan.
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