The Sikh community started celebrations of the Baisakhi Mela in Kartarpur, Narowal, reported 24News HD TV Channel on Wednesday.
According to details, the Sikh community from around the world is reaching Kartarpur to offer religious rituals, including Matha Tek.
Foolproof security measures were adopted for a smooth and peaceful celebration of Baisakhi Mela.
Sikhs are being provided accommodation, langar, medical, and transportation facilities. The two-day Baisakhi Festival will start from April 15 to 16.
On April 11, 2026, more than 2,800 Sikh pilgrims are due to arrive at Gurdwara Panja Sahib to participate in Baisakhi celebrations and mark the 327th birth anniversary of the Khalsa, as authorities finalise elaborate arrangements to host thousands of local and foreign devotees.
Officials said that, besides the Indian pilgrims, over 3,000 pilgrims from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, as well as Gulf and European countries are also expected to reach Hasanabdal to join the religious rituals, making the event one of the largest Sikh gatherings in Pakistan this year.
The Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB), in coordination with the Punjab government, has put in place comprehensive arrangements, including stringent security, comfortable accommodation, medical services, and transport facilities for the pilgrims.
To give the gurdwara a festive and attractive look, the ETPB and the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) have renovated and illuminated the main building of the shrine.
The local administration has also arranged boarding and lodging facilities in nearby schools, which were vacated in advance to accommodate the influx of visitors. Heightened security measures have been enforced along designated routes, with all relevant departments placed on high alert to ensure a smooth and secure pilgrimage.
Reporter: Yasir Arafat