Martyrs' Day

Martyrs' Day is an annual day observed by nations to salute the martyrdom of soldiers who lost their lives defending the sovereignty of the nation. 30 January: India celebrates Martyrs’ Day or Shaheed Diwas every year on January 30. On January 30, 1948, during his evening prayers in the Birla House, Mahatma Gandhi, was shot dead by Nathuram Godse. Hence, on January 30, Martyr’s Day is celebrated by the country to commemorate the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. On this day, the president, the vice president, the prime minister, the defence minister and the three Service Chiefs (Army, Air Force and Navy) lay wreaths made of multi-colour flowers at his Samadhi at Raj Ghat in Delhi.

On this day P.M. and other political figures perform floral tribute on Rajghat (crematorium ground of M. K. Gandhi). Across the nation, people perform two minutes of silent prayer (Maun Prarthna) for the demise of M. K. Gandhi.

Armed forces soldiers pay floral tribute by garlands. In schools and colleges speech, debate, quiz competitions, etc. events are observed. Public figures deliberate their speech on the life of M. K. Gandhi. People remind his ideologies across the nation. Short story on the life of M. K. Gandhi telecasts on Television. Talk Shows and various similar shows are conducted by News Channels. On Social Media Platform, people pay their tribute through messages or pictorial way. In Sabarmati Ashram glimpse of prayers and other events are organized.