It is a day in India that is celebrated to pay respect towards national leaders' bravery and also a day that reminds us of Bapu's demise.
Who is a Martyr?
One who dedicates one's own life for a revolutionary change of a nation. The revolutions that lead to the progress of a country in various sectors.
Martyrs' Day 2023 Date
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When is Martyrs' Day 2023?
Martyrs' Day for the year 2023 is celebrated/observed on Monday, 30 January.
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Martyrs' Day dates for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Sun | 30 Jan | Martyrs' Day |
| 2023 | Mon | 30 Jan | Martyrs' Day |
| 2024 | Tue | 30 Jan | Martyrs' Day |
| 2025 | Thu | 30 Jan | Martyrs' Day |
| 2026 | Fri | 30 Jan | Martyrs' Day |
Martyrs' Day Quotes
If defeated and killed on the field of battle, we shall surely earn eternal glory and salvation. - Rani of Jhansi
The people who have really made history are the martyrs. — Aleister Crowley
But man’s duty is to try and endeavour, success depends upon chance and environments. ― Bhagat Singh
Let us all be brave enough to die the death of a martyr, but let no one lust for martyrdom. — Mahatma Gandhi
It is blood alone that can pay the price of freedom. Give me blood and I will give you freedom! - Subhas Chandra Bose
Martyrdom does not end something, it only a beginning. — Indira Gandhi
It is the cause, not the death, that makes the martyr. — Napoleon Bonaparte
The tyrant dies and his rule is over, the martyr dies and his rule begins. — Soren Kierkegaard
A martyr can never cooperate with death, go to death in a way that they’re not trying to escape. — Stanley Hauerwas
Martyrs' Day Wishes
The martyr sacrifices themselves entirely in vain. Or rather not in vain; for they make the selfish more selfish, the lazy more lazy, the narrow narrower.
The celebrations of Shaheed Diwas are incomplete without our promise to ourselves to always be working hard for the development of our country.
Happy Martyrs’ Day. We bow to the brave souls which will always inspire us for years to come.
They always choose their country over comfort, patriotism over convenience. Happy Martyrs’ Day to all. Let us thank our martyrs.
They are our pride and they are our saviors. Thank you to all our martyrs.
Salute to our soldiers who never thought about themselves but always thought about the country. Warm wishes on Martyrs’ Day.
It is easy to kill individuals but you cannot kill ideas.
The tyrant dies and his rule is over, the martyr dies and his rule begins.
Jinhone apne praan dekar di hai humein azadi….. Jinhone apna sukh chain ganwa kar, diya hai humein sukh aur aaram…. Aise veeron ko hamara salaam.
On the occasion of Shaheed Diwas, let us come together and celebrate the courage with which our soldiers lived their lives. Happy Martyrs Day.
You need unconditional and selfless love for your country to actually give it everything, including your life.
Wishing a very Happy Martyrs Day to all. Today is the day which reminds us that we have been blessed with such courageous souls who protect us.
Let us take inspiration from our martyrs to be as strong, to be as patriotic as them so that we can have a nation that they dreamt of….. Happy Shaheed Diwas.
Shahid Diwas par mauka hai apne aap se yeh wada karne ka ki hum hamesha apne desh ke prati apna kartavya nibhayenge.
The martyr cannot be dishonoured. Every lash inflicted is a tongue of fame; every prison a more illustrious abode.
Brave soldiers with hearts filled with patriotism are what martyrs are. Warm wishes on Martyrs’ Day.
The presence of the nation stands on the foundation that has been laid on the lives of the freedom fighters. These martyrs sacrificed their lives to ensure that the future generation gets the freedom from chains of slavery.
Let us all be brave enough to die the death of a martyr, but let no one lust for martyrdom
Let us work hard to create a country which our martyrs dreamt of to make sure that their souls are happy and content.
Apni zindagi mein se kuch pal nikal kar aaj yaad unhe bhi karlo, wo jo laut ke har naa aa paye, wo jinhone sarhad par apne praan hai gawaye…. Shaheed Diwas ki shubh kamnayein.
The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the nation.
A martyr can never cooperate with death, go to death in a way that they’re not trying to escape.
They chose to die for the country then to live for themselves. Happy Martyrs’ Day.
On the occasion of Shaheed Diwas, let us come together and celebrate the courage with which our soldiers lived their lives. Happy Martyrs Day.
Warm wishes on Martyrs’ Day. The only way to pay tribute to them is by being patriotic.
They may torture my body, break my bones, even kill me. Then they will have my dead body, but not my obedience.
When a tyrant dies, his rule ends but when a martyr dies, his rule actually begins!!!
Salute to our soldiers who never thought about themselves but always thought about the country. Warm wishes on Martyrs’ Day.
The people who have really made history are the martyrs
The occasion of Martyrs’ Day will always remind us of the sacrifices of our Indian martyrs who sacrificed their lives for us. Warm wishes on this day.
They may kill me, but they cannot kill my ideas. They can crush my body, but they will not be able to crush my spirit.
On the occasion of Martyrs Day, let us take inspiration from the soldiers who lived and died for their country. Warm wishes on Martyrs Day to everyone.
They died too soon so that we can live long and happy lives in our homes. Happy Martyrs’ Day.
Let us pray for our martyrs and their families as they are the ones who give India so much strength. Wishing a very Happy Shaheed Diwas to all.
Apni zindagi mein se kuch pal nikal kar aaj yaad unhe bhi karlo, wo jo laut ke har naa aa paye, wo jinhone sarhad par apne praan hai gawaye…. Shaheed Diwas ki shubh kamnayein.
You need unconditional and selfless love for your country to actually give it everything, including your life.
When a tyrant dies, his rule ends but when a martyr dies, his rule actually begins!!!
If yet your blood does not rage, then it is water that flows in your veins. For what is the flush of youth, if it is not of service to the motherland
Happy Martyrs’ Day. We bow to the brave souls which will always inspire us for years to come.
May the souls of martyrs rest in peace… May we create a nation in which they are always proud wherever they are looking at us.
Martyrs' Day Messages
Our martyrs will keep inspiring us for years to come and the occasion of Shaheed Diwas will keep us motivated to always keep our country first. Warm wishes on Martyrs Day.
They also had a family and they also had a desire to live but they gave it all for their country. Wishing a very Happy Martyrs’ Day.
Martyrdom is a price one pays to ensure freedom for coming generations. Salute to all martyrs who ensured our freedom by sacrificing their lives.
On the occasion of Shaheed Diwas, I am sending my warm wishes in memory of all the martyrs who died for the independence of our country, protection of our country.
Happy Martyrs’ Day. We bow to the brave souls which will always inspire us for years to come.
Love for the country is the most beautiful kind of love and our martyrs knew what it is like to love the country.
The occasion of Martyrs Day is of extreme importance to each one of us because it highlights how blessed we are. Happy Martyrs Day.
The tyrant dies and his rule is over, the martyr dies and his rule begins.
Brave soldiers with hearts filled with patriotism are what martyrs are. Warm wishes on Martyrs’ Day.
Oh, Lord! Grant me a hundred births in India. But grant me this, too, that each time I may give up my life in the service of the Motherland
I do believe that ideas ripen quickly when nourished by the blood of martyrs
They did for the country what we cannot even think of doing. We are really indebted to them. Happy Martyrs’ Day.
The martyr cannot be dishonoured. Every lash inflicted is a tongue of fame; every prison a more illustrious abode.
They had their motherland as their topmost priority and that’s what makes them special.
There are no words to thank our martyrs for they don’t deserve our thanks but deserve our actions to make our country better.
Let us pray for our martyrs and their families as they are the ones who give India so much strength. Wishing a very Happy Shaheed Diwas to all.
They always choose their country over comfort, patriotism over convenience. Happy Martyrs’ Day to all. Let us thank our martyrs.
The occasion of Martyrs’ Day will always remind us of the sacrifices of our Indian martyrs who sacrificed their lives for us. Warm wishes on this day.
Warm wishes on Martyrs’ Day. They were the real heroes and they will always be remembered.
Significance and History of Martyrs' Day
30th January and 23rd March are celebrated as Martyr days in India. These days were separated because of the two underlying incidents.
Assassination of Mahatma Gandhi
This day is considered to be a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. The loss of a freedom fighter who brought us independence is recognized as Martyr's day. Nathuram Godse assassinated the father of the nation on 30th January 1948. Bapu was shot three times in blank range when he was on his way to address an evening prayer and was accompanied by his grandnieces. It is believed that Nathuram was a cultural national who believed in the superiority of Hinduism over other cultures. He justified his act by a statement that Gandhi's promotion of Unity among Hindus and Muslims would place the nation under threat. Therefore, he was not guilty of the act and surrendered himself post the assassination.
Capital punishment for young leaders
This day in 1931, three youthful freedom fighters were hanged to death by British autocrats in a conspiracy case.
Bhagat Singh, along with Shivram Rajguru, Sukhdev Thapar and Chandrashekhar Azad, decided to take vengeance of lathi charge on Lala Lajpat Rai in kick against Simon Commission. Rai couldn't survive the lathi charge injuries and breathed his last on 17th November 1928. In error, John P Saunders, Assistant Superintendent of Police, was killed after he left the District Police Headquarters in Lahore by Rajguru and Bhagat Singh. After the incident, Bhagat Singh and his associates were unseen for several months. In April 1929, Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt exploded two bombs in the Central Legislative Assembly in Delhi as a protest against the Trade Dispute Act and the Public Safety Bill. Many were injured due to the bomb blast however, there was no loss of lives. Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar stayed there crying Inquilab Zindabad, which led to Bhagat Singh's arrest. Sukhdev was arrested after the bomb factory in Lahore and Saharanpur was discovered by the police. Rajguru was arrested on the same day, i.e., 30th September 1929. Although these men were arrested in different cases, the police created a false plot and held Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru liable for the death of Saunders and sentenced them to death. The case was later termed as Lahore Conspiracy Case.
Although the death sentence schedule was on 24th March, Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev were hanged a day before on 23rd March at 7:30 pm. The last solemnities were performed at the banks of the Sutlej River.
The day is remembered for the bravery act of young fighters in India.
India's way of Honour
The Prime Minister, President, Vice-President, Defense Minister and the three Service Chiefs pay their respect to the father of the nation by showering his Samadhi at Raj Ghat with flowers. On these days, various activities such as poetry, speech, drama are carried out to pay tribute as well as to salute the revolutionaries who did not deter even in the face of death.
Names of Martyrs' Day in different Countries
Like in India, other nations too dedicated specific days to honour the bravery of the national leaders, whose contributions lead to the upliftment of humankind. Below are the different names of Martyr's day in few parts of the world.
Massoud day: After having led the various ethnic groups of Afghanistan under the Northern Alliance in a sustained movement against the Taliban government, Ahmad Shah Massoud, the then military commander, was assassinated by Al-Qaida suicide bombers on 9th September 2001.
In May 2012, 9th September was declared as a national holiday in recognition of Afghanistan's martyred hero by the National Assembly of Afghanistan.
ANZAC Day: In 1920, Australia and New Zealand declared 25th April as an official holiday to fete warriors of the Dardanelles Campaign. This is a memorial day honouring all who served and died in World Wars I and II and the Korean and Vietnam wars. It is a national holiday marked by religious services and parades and by ceremonies in which veterans participate. It is also celebrated in the Cook Islands, Tonga, and Samoa.
International Mother language day: Bangladeshis fought to recognize their regional language "Bangla", which led to the UN's announcement of 21st February to celebrate the significance of mother language and termed it "International mother language day".
Bangladeshis visit the Shaheed Minar to honour the martyrs, followed by various cultural and literary events.
Arzarni Day: Myanmar celebrates Arzarni Day as a public holiday on 19th July. It is a reminder of the brave life sacrifice of General Aung San and eight other cabinet members who sacrificed their lives in 1947 for regaining the country's independence.
Martyrs day in China: China celebrates Martyrs' Day on 30th September, one day before the National Day of the People's Republic of China, commemorating those who have sacrificed their lives for the national cause and set a hallmark of its society and polity.
Defence and Martyrs Day: Pakistan marks 6th September as "Defense and Martyrs Day" to remember the sacrifices of armed forces for the defence of the country during the 1965 war with India.
Memorial Day: It is an American holiday, acknowledged on the last Monday of May, recognizing the courageous sacrifice of army officers of the U.S. military. Americans visit cemeteries or memorials, hold community gatherings and participate in parades to respect the Martyrs. On the other hand, unofficially, it also marks the beginning of the summer season.
Warriors Day: 31st July, in Malaysia, is dedicated to expressing gratitude to families of army personnel killed on duty and protecting the country's sovereignty and security.
Some Interesting Facts
- "Have I that non-violence of the brave in me? My death alone will show that. If someone killed me and I died with prayer for the assassin on my lips, and God's remembrance and consciousness of His living presence in the sanctuary of my heart, then alone would I be said to have had the non-violence of the brave," these words by Gandhi reflect his conscience.
- Bhagat Singh's bravery can be estimated by his words uttered when he was imprisoned, he said, "I am such a lunatic that I am free even in jail."
- On 15th November 1949, Nathuram Godse and Apte were hanged to death at Ambala Jail after being convicted for killing Mahatma. Hindu Mahasabha observes the same day as the "sacrifice day"
- The book "Why I assassinated Gandhi" discloses the reasons why Godse killed Gandhi. This book is available to enthusiasts on online shopping sites.
- Ahmad Shah Massoud was also known as the "Lion of Panjshir" for his bravery.
- Memorial day in the U.S is also known as "Decoration day".
Let us absorb the ideal qualities of leaders and protect our country in addition to contributing to its bright future.
