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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.
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1 Afghanistan
2 Armenia
3 Azerbaijan
4 Bangladesh
5 Burma
6 Eritrea
7 India
8 Kashmir
9 Lebanon
10 Libya
11 Egypt
12 Malawi
13 Malaysia
14 Mizoram (India)
15 Nepal
16 Pakistan
17 Panama
18 São Tomé and Príncipe
19 South Sudan
20 Syria
21 Togo
22 Tunisia
23 Turkey
24 Vietnam
25 Uganda
26 United Arab Emirates
27 References
Afghanistan
Martyrs' Day is observed on September 8 or 9th (variable), the anniversary of Ahmad Shah Massoud's 2001 assassination. It commemorates all those who died fighting for Afghanistan.
Armenia
Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, also known as Armenian Christian Martyr day, on April 24 in Armenia, commemorating the Armenian genocide from 1915 to 1923 in Ottoman Empire Turkey.
Azerbaijan
Martyrs' Day in Azerbaijan is observed on January 20, in memory of those killed in the Black January events.
Bangladesh
Language Movement Day, also known as Language Martyrs' Day, on 21 February in Bangladesh, commemorates Bengali as a national language.
Bengali Genocide Remembrance Day is observed on 25 March in Bangladesh to commemorate the victims of the Bengali Genocide of 1971, initially in 2017.
Martyred Intellectuals Day is observed on 14 December in Bangladesh to commemorate those intellectuals who were killed by Pakistani forces and their collaborators during the 1971 Liberation War, particularly on 14 December 1971.[1][2]
Burma
Burmese Martyrs' Day, on July 19, the day when nine Burmese independence leaders were assassinated in 1947.
Eritrea
Martyrs' Day (Eritrea), is observed on June 20 of every year to honor the fallen heroes of Eritrea's warriors from the Yikealo and Warsay generations .
India
Martyrs' Day (India), is observed on January 30, the anniversary of the assassination of Mohandas Gandhi in 1948. Martyrs' day is also observed across the Indian state of Punjab on March 23, on the death anniversary of Bhagat Singh in 1931 .30 January is the date observed at the national level. The date was chosen as it marks the assassination of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi in 1948, by Nathuram Godse.[1] 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-colour 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.[2]
Kashmir
Kashmir Martyrs' Day, is observed in Kashmir in remembrance of the people killed on 13 July 1931 in the region.
Lebanon
Martyrs' Day (Lebanon and Syria), commemorates the execution of Syrian nationalists in Damascus by the Ottoman occupants on May 6, 1916. Also the martyrs of the Lebanese civil war from 1975 till 1990
Libya
16 September Martyrs' Day remembers Libyans killed or exiled under Italian rule and those who were killed in the 17 of February revolution.
Egypt
Martyrs' Day, every 29 March, commemorates the beginning of the 1947 Malagasy Uprising.
Malawi
In Malawi, Martyrs' Day is celebrated on March 3 to honor the political heroes who gave their lives in the struggle against British colonialism.[3]
Malaysia
Warriors' Day (Malay: Hari Pahlawan； Chinese: 国家纪念日) is a day in Malaysia that commemorates the servicemen killed during the two World Wars and the Malayan Emergency. By extension, it honours all individuals who lost their lives in the line of duty throughout Malaysia's history.
Mizoram (India)
Martyrs' Day, every 20 September observed by MNF.
Nepal
In Nepal Martyrs day(Nepali: शहीद दिवस)is celebrated in (Nepali: माघ १६ गते)Magh 16 of Vikram Samvat calendar. The month of January and February correspond to Magh. Martyr (Nepali: शहिद; Shahid) in Nepal is a term for some one who is executed while making contributions for the welfare of the country or society. The term was originally used for individuals who died while opposing the Rana Regime which was in place in the Kingdom of Nepal from 1846 until 1951.
Lakhan Thapa is regarded as the first martyr of Nepal.[4]
Pakistan
Martyrs' Day (Pakistan) or Youm-e-Shuda is a Pakistani holiday held on 30 April to pay tribute to Pakistani military who died in service of their country.