Hindu pilgrims arrive Saturday to celebrate festival

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LAHORE: Hindu pilgrims will arrive here on Saturday through Wagah Border to celebrate Shivaratri festival.

Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB), Chairman Siddiqul Farooq, Hindu leaders and board officers will receive the pilgrims.

After their arrival, the pilgrims will reach Gurdwara Dera Sahib for one day stay. The Hindu pilgrims will leave for Chakwal to take part in their rituals on March 6. They will also participate in the main ceremony to be held at Katas Raj Mandir Chakwal on March 7.

ETPB Chairman Siddiqul Farooq and minority parliamentarians will also participate in the event.