Evacuee Trust Property Board Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 27th Jun, 2026) The Indian Sikh pilgrims who arrived in Pakistan via the Wagah Border on June 21 to participate in the death anniversary ceremonies of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, organized by the Evacuee Trust Property board (ETPB), have successfully completed their pilgrimage to various sacred Sikh shrines across Pakistan and returned to Lahore in accordance with the scheduled itinerary.

During their ten-day visit, the pilgrims paid homage and performed religious rituals at several revered Gurdwaras, including Gurdwara Janam Asthan Nankana Sahib, Gurdwara Sacha Sauda Farooqabad, Gurdwara Panja Sahib Hasan Abdal, Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, and Gurdwara Rori Sahib Eminabad, along with other holy sites.

Upon their return to Lahore, the pilgrims are staying at Gurdwara Dera Sahib, where they will remain for the next two days. The main ceremony marking the death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh will be held at Gurdwara Dera Sahib on June 29. Following the conclusion of the religious events, the pilgrims will depart for India through the Wagah Border on June 30.

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The Evacuee Trust Property Board has made comprehensive arrangements to ensure the comfort and well-being of the pilgrims during their stay at Gurdwara Dera Sahib.

In view of the extreme summer temperatures, additional air conditioners have been installed, extra generators have been provided to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply, and all essential facilities, including accommodation, langar (community meals), transportation, medical assistance, and mineral water, have been arranged.

All arrangements are being closely supervised by Additional Secretary Shrines, Mr. Nasir Mushtaq. He stated that providing Sikh pilgrims with a safe, peaceful, and welcoming environment remains the Board's top priority.

He further emphasized that the Evacuee Trust Property Board continues to fulfill its responsibilities with dedication by promoting religious tourism, strengthening interfaith harmony, and preserving and serving the sacred places of worship of minority communities.