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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.

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Published : Aug 2, 2019, 6:27 AM IST

Updated : Aug 3, 2019, 2:24 AM IST

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.

Shut since 1947, historic Gurdwara in Pak opens today

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.

Read: Indian team reaches Wagah for Kartarpur Corridor talks

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.

Shut since 1947, historic Gurdwara in Pak opens today

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.

Read: Indian team reaches Wagah for Kartarpur Corridor talks

Intro:Seventy two years after partition of India in 1947 the historic gurdwara Choa Sahib will be reopened today. It is situated in Jhelum district of Pakistan Punjab. It was scheduled to open on 26th July but was postponed due to bad weather.
Gurdwara is close to Rohtas fort which is UNESCO world heritage site.


Body:The Gurdwara building was commissioned by Maharaja Ranjit Singh and was completed near 1835. The opening ceremony is scheduled on Friday ( August 2nd) as announced by Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Prabandhak committee. It's president Satwant Singh and Dr.Amir Ahmed chairman of Evacuee Trust property board ( ETBP) are expected to join opening ceremony with ardas( Prayers) and begin restoration work.


Conclusion:Earlier on August 1, historic nagar kirtan from Nankana Sahib of Pakistan entered India via Wagha Attari border which is first of its kind in history. Sikh followers are celebrating 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev ji and all these initiatives including opening of Kartarpur Corridor are very crucial for both nations.


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Last Updated : Aug 3, 2019, 2:24 AM IST
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