74th Martyrs’ Day observed on 30 January 2022
Martyrs' Day, also known as Shaheed Diwas or Sarvodaya Day, will be
held nationwide on January 30 to pay tribute to all those who have sacrificed
their lives to make India an independent country. This day also commemorates
the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi.
In 1948, this day was the saddest day in the country where
Gandhi, known as Bapu, was assassinated by Nathuram Godse during an evening
prayer at the Gandhi Memorial Museum in Billa House.
Everyone knows that Mahatma Gandhi played an important role in liberating India
from British rule. He used a peaceful and non-violent way to gain freedom.
India gained independence in 1947, after which Gandhi promoted
national brotherhood and peace. When Mahatma Gandhi died on January 30, the
Government of India announced that day would be known as Shaheed
Diwas.
How are Shaheed Diwas
observed?
On this day, the President, Vice President, Prime Minister and
Defense Minister will meet at Mahatma Gandhi's Samadi
in the Rajgat Memorial to pay tribute to the Indian
Martyrs and Mahatma Gandhi. People observe a two-minute silent prayer to
commemorate the Indian Martyrs.
According to the instructions of the central government, a
two-minute silent prayer should be held nationwide at 11:00 am to commemorate
those who died during the free struggle in India and were solemnly observed.
They can instruct all educational institutions and public sector
businesses under their control to keep Martyr's Day, "the Ministry of
Interior (MHA) wrote in a letter. There are many school events on this day
where students sing patriotic songs and play plays. Martyrs' Day will also take
place on March 23, commemorating the sacrifices of Bagat
Singh, Shiva Ram Rajiguru and Suhu
Deftaper.