Veer Bal Diwas 2022- A tribute to Guru Gobind Singh Ji's four sons

Veer Bal Diwas will be commemorated in India on December 26 for the first time. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the historic ‘Veer Bal Diwas’ programme at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi. PM Modi wrote on twitter, “On Veer Bal Diwas, we recall the courage of the Sahibzades and Mata Gujri Ji. We also remember the courage of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji.”

Veer Bal Diwas is celebrated in honour of four Sahibzadas of Guru Gobind Sahib Ji, who was martyred in the 17th century. PM Modi attended Shabad Kirtan’ performed by about three hundred Baal Kirtanis. On this occasion, the PM will also flag off a march-past by about three thousand children in Delhi. The Government will hold interactive programmes for citizens, especially children all over the nation to educate them about the story of exemplary courage of the Sahibzades.

Guru Gobind Singh Ji was the Sikhs' 10th Guru and the founder of the Khalsa community. His four sons are Shahibjada Jujhar Singh, Sahibzada Ajit Singh, Sahibzada Fateh Singh, Sahibjada Zorawar Singh. Guruji fought 14 battles against Mughals. Guruji’s two elder sons Ajit Singh and Jujhar Singh died fighting enemies in the battle field at the age of 18 and 14 respectively.


Later, Guruji’s 2 youngest sons Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh were attacked and were forced to convert to Islam. Both of them refused and declared their love for Sikhism. This enraged the Mughals and they were buried in walls. Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh were martyred at the age of 9 and 6 respectively.

Their sacrifice and courage went down to the history of India. December 26 is the day on which Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh were martyred. To commemorate their great sacrifice, Veer Bal diwas is observed on December 26.

FAQ

1- Who announced the observance of Veer Bal Diwas?
PM Narendra Modi on January 9.

2- Who is the eldest son of Guru Gobind Singh?
Sahibzada Ajit Singh is the eldest son of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.