Hindu Remembrance Day

INSIGHT UK is pleased to support Hindu Remembrance Day (UK). Our local teams and volunteers are organising or helping events across the United Kingdom.

Devised by a group of young British Hindu volunteers, Hindu Remembrance Day (HRD) is an annual day of collective remembrance for the Hindu community to honour and offer gratitude to those who dedicated their lives to protect and preserve Hindu Dharma.

HRD will take place every year on the last weekend of Pitru Paksha (Shradha), usually in September.

It is hoped that HRD will serve as a medium through which our next generation will learn about Hindu history.

What is Hindu Remembrance Day?

Annual Day for British Hindus to honour those who dedicated their lives to protect and preserve Hindu Dharma.
Offering gratitude for the personal sacrifices of countless Hindus through the centuries – many of whom remain unnamed.
HRD is a day of collective remembrance, for the British Hindus to celebrate their shared history.

Why is it Important?

Hindus are some of the most successful communities in the UK and we thrive today
due to the contributions of previous generations.
From our grandparents who migrated to an unfamiliar country to our soldiers who fought for our freedom, HRD aims to keep the memories of our Hindu heroes alive.
HRD will help modern Hindus connect with the inspiring stories of their ancestors.

When is Hindu Remembrance Day?

Annually on the last Saturday or Sunday of Pitṛ Pakṣa (Shrādha)
Pitṛ Pakṣa is the fortnight that precedes Navaratri when Hindus usually honour their ancestors.
On each day of this fortnight, Hindu families traditionally remember departed loved ones – HRD is a day for the entire community to come together for collective remembrance.

How do we Observe HRD?

British Hindu communities gather at temples and other venues for prayers and acts of remembrance and commemoration.
HRD is a day of collective remembrance so British Hindus are encouraged to organise and participate in a public event in their town and city.

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