Veer Baal Diwas was organized by the Indian Minorities Foundation (IMF) across five nations along with the Sikh Diaspora of the respective countries. In USA, Chancellor Chandigarh University & IMF Convener, Satnam Singh Sandhu also took part in the Veer Baal Diwas, which was observed at the Sikh Religious Society of Wisconsin
The Sikh Diaspora of five countries – USA, Canada, New Zealand, Greece and UAE — gathered in large numbers to observe the first international Veer Baal Diwas by paying tribute to martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s Chhote Sahibzadas – Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji.
Veer Baal Diwas was organized by the Indian Minorities Foundation (IMF) across five nations along with the Sikh Diaspora of the respective countries. In USA, Chancellor Chandigarh University & IMF Convener, Satnam Singh Sandhu also took part in the Veer Baal Diwas, which was observed at the Sikh Religious Society of Wisconsin. Similar observance also took place at New Zealand, at the Begampura Sikh Temple in Auckland, Guru Teg Bahadur Gurudwara of Oinofyta in Greece, and Gurudwara Guru Nanak Darbar Ras Al Khaimah in Dubai (UAE).
It was in 2022 that Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared to observe December 26 as Veer Baal Diwas as a mark of respect and honor for the sacrifices made by the younger sons (Chhote Sahibzadas) of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. In 1705, Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji laid down their lives at a tender age of 9 and 7 years to protect the human values and integrity of Sikh Community and whole of India.
The Sikh Diaspora of all the five nations expressed their gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi by passing a Resolution to thank him for declaring the martyrdom of Chhote Sahibzadas as Veer Baal Diwas on December 26. The international Sikh Community unanimously said that declaring December 26 as Veer Baal Diwas is a fitting tribute to the courage of Sahibzadas (Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s sons) and their quest for justice.
The Sikh Community also felt that martyrdom of Chhote Sahibzadas, which is one-of-its-kind in the world, has been truly recognized at international level and it is through Veer Baal Diwas that the history of the supreme sacrifice made by the Chhote Sahibzadas has reached to the younger generation in every corner of the world.
Religious programmes included Path, Kirtan, historical discourse, competitions of children, marked the observance of Veer Baal Diwas at gurudwaras of various countries. Prominent Sikh personalities from different fields, including members of Indian Diaspora, renowned businessmen, philanthropists, academicians, intellectuals, Indian students living in different countries participated in the Veer Baal Diwas organized by Indian Minorities Foundation across five nations. IMF Convener Satnam Singh Sandhu joined the Sikh Diaspora in Milwaukee, USA for the first-ever international Veer Baal Diwas.
IMF Convener Satnam Singh Sandhu, while addressing the gathering, said that witnessing the commemoration of the martyrdom of the Chhote Sahibzadas globally is a matter of great honour for the entire Sikh Community
To commemorate the valour and unparalleled sacrifices of Guru Gobind Singh’s Chhote Sahibzadas on the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Sikh Community of the USA paid reverence to Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji in a first-of-its-kind Veer Bal Diwas observance at international level on December 26 (Tuesday), organized by the Indian Minorities Foundation (IMF) at the Gurudwara Brookfield of Wisconsin.
The event – headed by IMF Convenor Satnam Singh Sandhu – garnered active participation of Sikh community of the USA and Canada, which included businessmen and eminent personalities of Indian Diaspora. Darshan Singh Dhaliwal, USA-based Indian businessman was also present on the occasion. During the event, Indian Sikh community residing in the USA unanimously passed a ‘Resolution of Gratitude to PM Modi’ to thank him for acknowledging the supreme sacrifices made by Guru Gobind Singh’s Chhote Sahibzadas to safeguard cultural heritage and integrity of India.
IMF Convener Satnam Singh Sandhu, while addressing the gathering, said that witnessing the commemoration of the martyrdom of the Chhote Sahibzadas globally is a matter of great honour for the entire Sikh Community. He 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 Ji, 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.”
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