Remembrance Day 2022: What’s the significance of two-minute silence?

Friday, November 11, will be observed as the 103rd Remembrance Day. Observed by Commonwealth nations and other countries, Remembrance Day is also known as Armistice Day. We’ve brought all you need to know about Remembrance Day and the two-minute silence.

What is Remembrance Day?

Remembrance Day is the anniversary of the agreement that marked the end of World War I. Every year, countries observing Remembrance Day observe a two-minute silence at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the exact time when the fighting stopped in World War I.
A similar silence at 11 am is again held on the immediate Sunday after Remembrance Day, which is known as Remembrance Sunday.


This year, Remembrance Sunday falls on November 13.

What does the two-minute silence signify?

The two-minute silence is observed to remember the armed forces personnel who partook in Word War I and their families. The silence is observed as a tribute to the sacrifices the armed forces made to defend freedom.

When was Remembrance Day initiated?

The Remembrance Day for first observed officially on November 11, 1919. It was initiated by King George V at Buckingham Palace, marking the first anniversary of the end of World War I.

FAQs

• When is Remembrance Sunday observed?
Remembrance Sunday is on the immediate Sunday after Remembrance Day.

• Who initiated the first Remembrance Day?
The first Remembrance Day was initiated by King George V in Buckingham Palace a year after the end of World War I.