December 26 To Be Observed As 'Veer Baal Diwas' As Tribute to Courage of 'Sahibzades', Says PM Narendra Modi
‘Veer Baal Diwas’ will be on the same day Sahibzada Zorawar Singh Ji and Sahibzada Fateh Singh Ji attained martyrdom after being sealed alive in a wall. These two greats preferred death instead of deviating from the noble principles of Dharma, the Prime Minister said
PM Modi announced today the government of India will celebrate 26th December as ‘Veer Baal Diwas' to celebrate the courage of the "Chaar Sahibzade", sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji who gave their lives for protecting humanity.
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Today, on the auspicious occasion of the Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, I am honoured to share that starting this year, 26th December shall be marked as ‘Veer Baal Diwas.’ This is a fitting tribute to the courage of the Sahibzades and their quest for justice.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 9, 2022
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