Lahore, Pakistan: A group of female writers from Lahore visited Kartarpur to pay tributes to the founder of the Sikh religion Baba Guru Nanak Sahib.
People come from every country to visit Kartarpur; some have a religious affiliation and some have a spiritual connection. Kartarpur Sahib played a central role in forming the Sikh community.
Kartarpur is in Shakargarh Tehsil, Narowal District in Punjab, Pakistan, located on the right bank of the Ravi River. Guru Nanak Sahib founded Kartarpur in 1504 AD with money donated by a wealthy Khatri Hindu Karori who converted to Sikhism. The word “Kartarpur” means “city of Creator or God”, as in Punjabi Kartar means “Creator’ and Pur means “City'”.Guru Nanak’s teachings laid the foundation of Sikhism, emphasizing the unique nature of God and the equality of all human beings. But what set Kartarpur apart was its adherence to these principles. Guru Nanak founded the Langar Institution, a community kitchen that provided free food to all, regardless of social or economic differences.
This tradition of equality and inclusion remains a hallmark of Sikhism to this day Apart from its spiritual significance, Kartarpur Sahib illuminates cultural and interfaith harmony.
It not only influenced Sikh art, music, and literature but also represented interfaith harmony. Kartarpur welcomes followers of various faiths, reflecting Guru Nanak’s message of universal brotherhood. Kartarpur Sahib’s teachings transcend religious boundaries and promote values that promote peaceful co-existence.
The visited delegation of female writers includes Kanwal Behzad, Shaheen Ashraf Ali
Naheed Iqar, Atrat Batul, Farah Khan, Shahida Ajmal, Fatima Sherwani, Faiza Chamia, Rozeena Butt, Saima Sabih and Alina.
