After 72 years, Pakistan finally opened the doors of the Gurdwara Chowa Sahib in the Punjab Province of Pakistan for Sikh Devotees so they could celebrate the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji in November.
The Gurdwara Chowa Sahib has been closed since 1947.
The Gurudwara Chowa Sahib Ji was once an abandoned gurudwara, it is located at the northern part of the Rohtas Fort, near Jhelum Pakistan.
In one of the journeys of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, it is believed that he created a water-spring during his visit there.
The Sikh Community who attended the re-opening of the Chowa Sahib started the ceremony with and Ardaas and a Kirtan.
Dr. Aamer Ahmed, the chairman of the Evacuee Trust Property Board of Pakistan, was the chief guest in the reopening.
Sardar Satwant Singh, the president of the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhik Committee, was also present in the reopening of the gurudwara.
The Spokesperson of ETPB, said, “Gurdwara Chowa Sahib has been opened for worship and visit. It is also opened for foreign Sikhs…whether they come from India or any other part of the world, they are welcomed to visit this historical place.”
Amir Hashmi, the spokesperson for the ETPB, added that restoration work for the gurudwara is now underway.