Shut since 1947, historic Gurdwara in Pak opens today

After a long wait of 72 years, the historic Gurdwara Choa Sahib in Pakistan's Punjab province was opened today. The Gurdwara is close to Rohtas fort, which is a UNESCO world heritage site.

New Delhi: Seventy-two years after partition, the historic Gurdwara Choa Sahib in Pakistan's Punjab province was formally reopened on Friday.

The ceremony was organised in the front lawn of Gurudwara.

Amir Ahmed, chairman of Evacuee Trust property board (ETBP) was the chief guest of the occassion.

The Gurudwara was opened by PSGPC ( Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara prabandhak committee) opened today after partition in 1947.

The Gurdwara, which is located in the Jhelum district, was scheduled to open on July 26, but was postponed due to bad weather.

The Gurdwara is close to Rohtas fort, which is a UNESCO world heritage site.

The Gurdwara building was commissioned by Maharaja Ranjit Singh and was completed around 1835.

Earlier on August 1, historic Nagar Kirtan from Nankana Sahib of Pakistan entered India via Wagah Attari border.

This year, Sikh followers are celebrating the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, which is being marked by several events, including the opening of the Kartarpur Corridor.

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