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Sikh Community in the US observes Veer Baal Diwas
IMF Convener Satnam Singh Sandhu, said that witnessing the commemoration of the martyrdom of the Chhote Sahibzadas globally is a matter of great honour for the entire Sikh Community
Sikh diaspora of Greece, New Zealand, UAE, Canada and US participating in Veer Bal Diwas organised by Indian Minorities Foundation / Image: IMF
The Sikh Diaspora in the United States of America (USA), in addition to four countries- UAE, Canada, New Zealand, and Greece, observed international Veer Baal Diwas on December 26.
In 2022, the Indian government designated December 26 as Veer Bal Diwas as a tribute to martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh's youngest sons – Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh.
In the US, the Sikh community gathered in a first-of-its-kind Veer Bal Diwas observance at international level on December 26, 2023, organised by the Indian Minorities Foundation (IMF) at the Gurudwara Brookfield of Wisconsin.
The event, which included participation of the Sikh community from Canada, was headed by IMF convenor Satnam Singh Sandhu.
Sikh Sangat from different parts of Canada joined the diaspora in Milwaukee in paying tributes. Businessmen, media, Sikh students in large numbers participated in the religious community programme organized to mark the 318th martyrdom of Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh.
Addressing the gathering, IMF convener Sandhu said, "The observance of Veer Bal Diwas at international level is a fitting tribute to the courage of the Chhote Sahibzadas of Guru Gobind Singh, and their quest for justice. It serves as a reminder of their bravery and dedication to safeguard Sikh faith, Sikh culture, and India's integrity."
The Indian Sikh community residing in the US unanimously passed a 'resolution of gratitude’ to Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi thanking him for acknowledging the sacrifices of Guru Gobind Singh's sons to safeguard cultural heritage and integrity of India.
Speaking about the significance of the event, Punjab Sports Club Chicago, president, Lakhbir Singh Sahota, said, “Veer Baal Diwas has provided the other communities an insight into the culture, history, and values of Sikhism."
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