The Shaheed Bhagat Singh Memorial Trust in Hamilton will mark the Birthday of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, one of the most courageous sons of India on October 1.
The programme, which will include Giddha, Bhangra, patriotic songs and skits, will begin with dinner at 6 pm at Fraser High School, 72 Ellicott Road Dinsdale.
For details contact President Yugraj Mahil on (07) 8539459 or General Secretary Jarnail Rahon on (07) 8490039.
Born on September 27, 1907, Shaheed Bhagat Singh was a freedom fighter and regarded as one of the most influential revolutionaries of the Indian independence movement. He is remembered as a great martyr (Shaheed).
As a teenager, he was attracted towards Communism and was involved in activities against the British Raj in India. He quickly rose through the ranks of the Hindustan Republican Association (HRA) and became one of its leaders, converting it to the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA).
Shaheed Bhagat Singh gained support while on 64-day fast in jail, demanding equal rights for Indian and British political prisoners.
He was hanged on March 23, 1931 for shooting a police officer in response to the killing of veteran freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai.
His legacy prompted youth in India to begin fighting for independence.
