On March 23, 1931, the one of the first freedom fighters of India who were hanged to death by Britishers at young age were the trio- Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar and Shivaram Rajguru (popularly recalled as Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev). In order to honour and remember their sacrifice for India's freedom struggle, March 23 is celebrated as Shaheed Diwas.

Th Shaheed Diwas is celebrated in schools and students perform parades, poetry sessions, debates, dance and essay competitions in the remembrance of the freedom fighters. Shaheed Diwas is celebrated in India on January 30 and March 23.