The Ministry of Religious Affairs has invited applications from Pakistani pilgrims wishing to attend the annual Urs of Hazrat Amir Khusro (RA) in India. According to a spokesperson for the Ministry of Religious Affairs, interested pilgrims can submit their applications through the ministry’s website or office by September 25.
A ballot will be held on October 23 to select the pilgrims who will be allowed to travel to India. The annual Urs of Hazrat Amir Khusro (RA) is expected to be held in New Delhi from March 22 to 29 next year. The final dates for the Urs will be announced after confirmation.
It is worth noting that religious tourism between Pakistan and India has also been affected by the strained relations between the two countries. However, visits to religious sites have not come to a complete halt. In April last year, 178 Pakistani pilgrims attended the Urs of Hazrat Amir Khusro in New Delhi, while Pakistani pilgrims continued to visit India in 2026.
On the other hand, around 3,000 Sikh pilgrims from India are expected to visit Pakistan in November this year to participate in celebrations marking the birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak. A large number of Indian Sikh pilgrims visit Pakistan every year to pay homage at important Sikh religious sites across the country.