Hindu Memorial Day (UK) takes place on Saturday 28th September 2024. All Hindu organisations
across the UK are encouraged to host an event to pay tribute to the lives of generations of Hindus
who have sacrificed their lives for Hindu Dharma. These events should be in person, held at
Temples, Samaj Halls and other locations where the community can come together.

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​For participating organisations, the Hindu Memorial Day team has devised a short program of
approximately 50 minutes consisting of prayers, bhajans and a short speech. You will also be
required to play a short video (15-20 minutes) which explains the significance of this day. You may
extend this session with additional bhajans and prayers - although we recommend that the entire
program should not exceed 90 minutes. The aim of the program is to encourage as many members as possible of the community, particularly young people, to attend. So a shorter program is advisable.

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A link to the video will be emailed to your organisations in the week prior to Saturday 28th
September 2024. In the meantime, we encourage you to print out this document, read it through
and use the script below to guide your event on Hindu Memorial Day. All the speeches have been
created for you. Other than gathering the items in the list below, there is minimal preparation
required. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Hindu Memorial Day team at
info@hindumemorialday.uk.

FAQ's

What is Hindu Memorial Day?

1. Annual Day for British Hindus to honour those who dedicated their lives to protect and preserve Hindu Dharma.

2. Offering gratitude for the personal sacrifices of countless Hindus through the centuries – many of whom remain unnamed.

3. HMD is a day of collective remembrance, for the British Hindus to celebrate their shared history.
    

Why is it Important?

1. Hindus are some of the most successful communities in the UK and we thrive today
   due to the contributions of previous generations.

2. From our grandparents who migrated to an unfamiliar country to our soldiers who fought for our freedom, HMD aims to keep the memories of our Hindu Heros alive. 

3. HMD will help modern Hindus connect with the inspiring stories of their ancestors.
    

When is Hindu Memorial Day?

1. Annually on the last Saturday or Sunday of Pitṛ Pakṣa (Shrādha)* – 28th Sept in 2024.

2. Pitṛ Pakṣa is the fortnight that precedes Navaratri when Hindus usually honour their ancestors.

3. On each day of this fortnight, Hindu families traditionally remember departed loved ones – HMD is a day for the entire community to come together for collective remembrance.
    

How do we Observe HMD?

1. British Hindu communities gather at temples and other venues for prayers and acts of remembrance and commemoration.

2. HMD is a day of collective remembrance so British Hindus are encouraged to organise and participate in a public event in their town and city.
    

Next Steps

1. Book Saturday 28th September 2024 into your diary.

2. Contact us to request your information pack.

3. Organise an event in your town/city.

For more details visit: https://www.hindumemorialday.uk