Over five centuries ago, Guru Nanak spread the message of Ik Onkar (one God), equality, fraternal love, and righteousness. Even today, his teachings continue to bring people together, especially at Nankana Sahib, the birthplace of Guru Nanak, and Kartarpur Sahib, the place where he left his worldly form behind. Indians and Pakistanis, divided by the scars of Partition, continue to meet at these shrines in Pakistan. On Wednesday, two elderly friends met for the first time since 1947, with Guru Nanak's blessing.

The friend from India was among the over 2,000 pilgrims granted permission by Islamabad to visit gurdwaras in Pakistan on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti on Wednesday. The Indians, along with thousands of Pakistanis and international pilgrims, took part in the 556th birth anniver

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