The Punjab government has declared that the Baisakhi celebration will be observed officially, with Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif extending her congratulations to all the brothers and sisters on the occasion. In her message on Baisakhi, she emphasized that the festival is the hallmark of Punjab’s unique culture and represents a time of great happiness. The Chief Minister also welcomed Sikh brothers and sisters who are coming to celebrate Baisakhi in Punjab, stating that she is Pakistani first, then Punjabi, and that every person in in Punjab is an equal share in the happiness of Baisakhi.

Nearly 3,000 Sikh pilgrims from India have already crossed the Wagah border into Pakistan to participate in the annual three-day Baisakhi Mela festivities. The pilgrims are set to join the main event at Hasan Abdal tomorrow, and during their visit, they will pay homage to Sikh religious sites such as Nankana Sahib and Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur. On April 21, they will converge at Gurdwara Dera Sahib in Lahore before returning to India via Wagah on April 22.

As per tradition, Baisakhi is the Punjabi New Year, celebrated by farmers as they gather the first crop of the Rabi season. They offer their prayers for an abundant harvest and prosperity. Additionally, the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, founded the Khalsa Panth on this day, giving it prominence in Sikh history and tradition.

The Punjab government’s declaration of Baisakhi as an official festivity showcases the significance of the event in the region’s cultural and religious heritage. The celebrations also serve as a bridge between the Sikh communities of India and Pakistan, fostering goodwill and shared traditions between the two neighbouring countries.

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