As the People of India celebrate “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”, Government of India has decided to commemorate 26th December as “Veer Baal Diwas” (वीर बाल दिवस) in the honor of supreme sacrifice made by Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh; younger sons of tenth Sikh Guru Govind Singh JiTherefore, the Government of India has declared 26th December as “Veer Baal Diwas” (वीर बाल दिवस). This decision has been taken as a tribute of the grateful Nation to the great valour and supreme sacrifice of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh in their quest for justice.

Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh gave their supreme and unparalleled sacrifice on 26th December, 1705 at the tender age of 9 and 6 years respectively to defend the dignity and honor of Sikhism.