Veer Baal Diwas: Commemorating the Sahibzadas of Guru Gobind Singh

Syllabus: Modern Indian History and Culture

Prime Minister's Office

Why in news?

Veer Baal Diwas is observed to commemorate the courage and martyrdom of the Sahibzadas of Guru Gobind Singh, reinforcing values of sacrifice and moral courage.

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Sikh GurusIndian Freedom and Resistance TraditionsValue-based Education

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Prelims-Oriented Points

Observed annually on 26th December.
Commemorates the martyrdom of Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh.
Announced in 2022 on the Prakash Purab of Guru Gobind Singh.
Nationwide participatory activities conducted through schools and MyGov platforms.
Linked with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar awardees.

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Examiner's Trap: Veer Baal Diwas commemorates the Sahibzadas of Guru Gobind Singh, NOT Guru Tegh Bahadur.

Quick Data Points

Date of Observance: 26 December

Announcement Year: 2022

Mains Value Addition

GS-1: History and culture; GS-4: Values and ethics.

Cultural Memory: Reinforces historical consciousness among youth.
Value Education: Highlights sacrifice, courage, and moral conviction.
National Integration: Bridges regional and religious histories into national narrative.