In India, there
are six days declared as Martyrs' Day (at national level also known as
Sarvodaya day). They are named in honour of those who are recognised as martyrs
for the nation. 30th 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.
Meaning:
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. The actual date may vary from one country to another. Here is a list of
countries and Martyrs' Days.
Martyr:
A
martyr is someone who suffers persecution and death for advocating, renouncing,
refusing to renounce, or refusing to advocate a religious belief or cause as
demanded by an external party. Martyrs play significant roles in religions.