Do Sikhs still live in Pakistan?

According to Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), only 6,146 Sikhs were claimed to be registered in Pakistan. According to a census conducted by NGO Sikh Resource and Study Centre (SRSC), about 50,000 Sikhs still live in Pakistan.

Are there gurdwaras in Pakistan?

Gurdwara Dera Sahib (گوردوارہ ڈیہرا صاحب‎) is a Sikh temple in Lahore, Pakistan, which commemorates the spot where the 5th guru of Sikhism, Guru Arjan Dev, died in 1606. Built at the site of the martyrdom of the 5th Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan Dev, this gurudwara is located just outside the walled city of Lahore.

Why do Sikhs visit Pakistan?

Thousands of Sikhs visit Pakistan each year to celebrate the birth anniversary of their founder, Guru Nanak, at Nankana Sahib, his birthplace. This illustrated guide introduces most of the Sikh shrines in Pakistan connected with the founding Guru, to help prospective pilgrims who wish to visit these shrines.

Which country has most Gurudwara?

Sikhism can be found predominantly in the Punjab state of India but Sikh communities exist on every inhabited continent, with the largest total emigrant population being in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. At 1.7\% respectively, India have the largest proportional representation of Sikhs.

Which city in Pakistan has Golden Temple?

city of Amritsar
The city of Amritsar, largest in the Punjab and holy to the Sikhs, lies between the Beas and Ravi rivers, close to the Pakistan border. It is renowned for the Golden Temple (Harmandir), the holiest shrine in the Sikh religion.

How many Sikh gurdwara are there in Pakistan?

He said presently out of nearly 160 historical gurdwaras situated across Pakistan, only 20-24 were functional. However according to the PSGPC parent body ETPB’s website, only 18 historical gurdwaras are functional in Pakistan.