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Martyrs Day or Shaheed Diwas

January 29, 2021

In India, there are six days declared as Martyrs' Day (at national level also known as Sarvodaya day). They are named in honor of those who are recognized as martyrs for the nation.

30 January is the date observed in the national level. The date was chosen as it marks the assassination of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi in 1948, by Nathuram Godse. On Martyr's Day the President, the Vice President, the Prime minister, the Defence minister and the three Service Chiefs gather at the samadhi at Raj Ghat memorial and lay wreaths decorated with multi-color flowers.

The Armed forces personnel blow bugles sounding the last post. The inter services contingent reverse arms as a mark of respect. A two minute silence in memory of Indian martyrs is observed throughout the country at 11 am. Participants hold all religion prayers and sing tributes.