Published on, Sept. 16 -- September 16, 2025 5:42 PM

India has barred Sikh pilgrims from attending the 486th death anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji in Pakistan, creating disappointment among devotees eager to visit their founder's sacred sites. The commemorative event is scheduled for September 22 at Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur, one of Sikhism's holiest shrines. Despite Pakistan's official invitation to Indian Sikhs, the government in New Delhi has denied them permission to cross the border, further straining religious ties.

Moreover, the continued closure of the Wagah-Attari border and the Kartarpur Corridor has left Indian Sikh devotees unable to perform their pilgrimage. This decision has sparked frustration among communi...