Why pilgrims come
A sacred place worth the journey.
Pakistan’s national Marian shrine has drawn the country’s Catholic faithful on pilgrimage since 1949, especially around the Nativity of Mary. It is also a significant witness to a vulnerable religious minority.
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The pilgrim’s guide
What makes this visit meaningful
Encounter the Marian heart of Pakistan’s Catholic community, where thousands travel—often under difficult conditions—to pray together as one national Church.
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Pakistan’s national pilgrimage
See how Marian devotion unites Catholic communities from across the country.
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Faith as minority witness
Approach the shrine through the lived reality of Pakistan’s Christians.
Feasts, anniversaries & celebrations
National pilgrimage near the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin MaryThe pilgrimage is organized around the Nativity of Mary; confirm the exact annual weekend and security plan.