The festivities marking the 554th birth anniversary of the founder of Sikhism, Baba Guru Nanak, are currently taking place on the third and final day in Nankana Sahib on Monday.

In honor of Baba Guru Nanak's birthday, a grand Nagar Kirtan procession is set to take place today, commencing from Gurdwara Janam Asthan.

The birth anniversary of the first spiritual leader of the Sikhs is witnessing the participation of numerous men, women, and children from both foreign countries and the local Sikh and Hindu communities. Notably, on November 25, approximately 3,000 Indian Sikhs crossed the border to reach Pakistan for this religious occasion. The three-day festivities commenced on November 25 with the Akhand Path ritual. Expressing their gratitude, Sikh pilgrims have praised the warm hospitality extended by the government and people of Pakistan, citing this treatment as a compelling reason for their annual visits to the country. In conjunction with the celebrations, Monday has been declared a public holiday in the Nankana Sahib district. The deputy commissioner has announced a midnight fireworks display, with preparations finalized for the central Nagar Kirtan ritual in honor of Guru Nanak's birth anniversary.

Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi conveyed his felicitations to the Sikh community on Guru Nanak Dev's birth anniversary. Naqvi highlighted Guru Nanak's advocacy for love, peace, and brotherhood, citing him as an exemplary figure of religious tolerance and interfaith harmony. Baba Guru Nanak's teachings, promoting love, equality, and compassion, were emphasized by Naqvi. During the Sunday celebrations, Sikh pilgrims engaged in various religious rituals, including Akhand Path, Shabad Kirtan, Ashnan, and the Matha Teki ceremony at Gurdwara Janam Asthan and Gurdwara Sacha Sauda. Expressing their joy at being part of the celebrations in Pakistan, pilgrims from different countries, including Pakistan, Malaysia, Australia, Canada, and India, lauded the arrangements made by the government. The visiting Sikh guests from India specifically expressed extreme happiness upon reaching Nankana Sahib, where they were transported to Gurdwara Sacha Sauda under special police protection for the Matha Teki ritual. The pilgrims extended their heartfelt thanks to the government of Pakistan for the special arrangements, including accommodation, langar (food), and transportation. The Nankana district administration warmly welcomed Sikh pilgrims arriving from abroad, ensuring their comfortable participation in the joyous festivities.