ATTARI: Chanting prayers, around 1425 Sikh pilgrims, including women and children, today crossed over to Pakistan in three special trains from the international Attari railway station here.
Shiromani Gurudwara Parbhandhak Committee (SGPC) Executive Committee member Balwinder Singh, who is leading the delegation, said the pilgrims on reaching Pakistan would pay obeisance at Gurudwara Nankana Sahib, the birth place of founder of Sikh religion Guru Nanak Dev.
The Indian delegation along with Pakistan based Sikhs would observe Baisakhi festival tomorrow with pomp and splendour, he said.
Hindu and Muslim families based in Pakistan would also join this religious occasion, he said. (AGENCIES)
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