Celebrations for Guru Nanak's 556th birth anniversary begin in Nankana Sahib

Three days of celebrations marking the 556th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak have begun in Nankana Sahib, with Sikh pilgrims from around the world taking part in the religious rituals. The pilgrims will commemorate the birth anniversary in rituals performed at the Gurdwara from November 3 to 5. The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi said it had issued “over 2,100 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India”, the first major allowance after travel between the arch-rival nations was frozen during conflict in May.