Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Daler Mehndi Reflects on Char Sahibzaade Shaheedi Diwas 2025
Char Sahibzaade Shaheedi Diwas is a special time from December 20 to 28 when Sikhs remember the brave sacrifices of Guru Gobind Singh’s four sons.
Two older brothers, Baba Ajit Singh and Baba Jujhar Singh, were martyred in a battle, while the younger brothers, Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh, were bricked alive for not converting to Islam.
Singer Daler Mehndi shared his thoughts, saying that the Sahibzaade gave their lives for truth and faith.
He remembers his father singing hymns about their bravery, which made him and his family emotional.
Daler encourages everyone to fight for truth and live with dignity, honoring the Sahibzaade’s courage.
Char Sahibzaade Shaheedi Diwas is observed from December 20–28 to commemorate the sacrifices of Guru Gobind Singh’s four sons.
The two older brothers, Baba Ajit Singh and Baba Jujhar Singh, were martyred in the Battle of Chamkaur.
The younger brothers, Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh, were bricked alive in Sirhind for refusing to convert to Islam.
Daler Mehndi shared his thoughts, emphasizing the importance of fighting for truth and living with dignity.
He recalled his father’s kirtan and hymns about martyrdom, which deeply moved him as a child.
- Who
- Daler Mehndi and the Sikh community
- What
- Char Sahibzaade Shaheedi Diwas, commemorating the sacrifices of Guru Gobind Singh’s sons
- When
- December 20–28 every year
- Where
- Sikh community worldwide
- Why
- To honor the martyrdom of the four Sahibzaade and their steadfast faith
- Event
- Char Sahibzaade Shaheedi Diwas
- Date
- December 20–28
- Significance
- Commemorates the sacrifices of Guru Gobind Singh’s sons
- Martyrs
- Baba Ajit Singh, Baba Jujhar Singh, Baba Zorawar Singh, Baba Fateh Singh
- Daler Mehndi's Message
- Fight for truth and live with dignity