Veer Bal Diwas 2022 History
Veer Bal Diwas is celebrated to honor and pay tribute to the sacrifices made by Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh. Veer Bal Diwas is celebrated in the honor of the 'Sahibzads', the four sons of Guru Gobind Singh. On this day, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh, who was just 6 years old, and Fateh Singh, who was just 9 years old, were killed by the Mughal army at Sirhind in Punjab.
Guru Gobind Singh Ji had four sons Sahibzada Ajit Singh, Sahibzada Jujhar Singh, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh. In this way, for the first time in India, on December 26, the 318th anniversary of the valor and martyrdom of Sahibzade Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh was celebrated as 'Veer Bal Diwas'.
Importance of Veer Bal Diwas
Veer Bal Diwas is celebrated in honor of the "Sahibzads", the four sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. The Government of India has announced to celebrate Veer Bal Diwas every year on 26 December. This day is celebrated as the martyrdom day of Sahibzadas Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh.
- During the Veer Bal Diwas, 2022 celebrations, PM Modi also presented green singlets to mark the beginning of the march-past by 3000 children in Delhi.