Hundreds of pilgrims gathered to celebrate the Baisakhi festival at the shrines of Panja Sahib and Nankana Sahib, the birth place of Sikh faith founder Guru Nanak Dev.
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The festival of Vaisakhi – also known as Baisakhi – honours the founding of Sikh community known as the Khalsa. It also marks the beginning of a new solar year and the harvesting season.
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Around 2,000 Sikh pilgrims from India participated in the festival and an additional 1,500 devotees from the UK, US, Canada and Malaysia also attended the religious celebrations.
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Sikh devotees watch the Baisakhi festival at Panja Sahib shrine. — Reuters
