Srinagar: Like elsewhere, Sikh community celebrated the auspicious occasion of the 555th Gurpurab, marking the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev-ji, here in Gurudwaras across Kashmir.
The special Gurpurab celebrations were marked by prayers, community kitchens (langars), and hymns resonating from the Gurudwaras.
The Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir visited the Chatti Padshahi Gurudwara in Rainawari, Srinagar – one of the most revered Sikh shrines in the valley, where he extended warm greetings to the community. Accompanying him, the IGP Kashmir and senior police officials also paid their respects at the Gurudwara.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq in his Friday address at the Jama Masjid Srinagar highlighted the strong Sikh-Muslim unity in Kashmir. He stressed the significance of Guru Nanak Dev-ji’s philosophy in promoting peace and compassion. “Guru Nanak Dev-ji’s message transcends boundaries and remains a beacon of hope for humanity,” he said.