More than 2,000 Indian Sikhs crossed into Pakistan on Tuesday for the first time since a border conflict in May. The pilgrims arrived to celebrate Gurpurab, marking the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism.
Hundreds streamed through the Wagah crossing with luggage and offerings in hand. Pakistani officials greeted them with rose petals and garlands. Many pilgrims expressed relief after months of uncertainty about whether the annual Sikh Pilgrimage would proceed.
