மாவீரர் நாள் (Heroes' Day)

மாவீரர் நாள்  (Heroes' Day): remembrance day observed by Tamils to remember the martyr who fought for the Liberation of Tamil Eelam. 

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Held each year on 27 November, the date on which the first LTTE cadre, Lt. Shankar, is said to have died in combat in 1982. 

Traditionally, in Eezham,  oil lamps are lit for the three days ending on 27 November, and the Tamil Eelam flag is raised at ceremonies. The symbol for Maaveerar Naal is the Gloriosa superba which blooms during November.

The first Maaveerar Naal was held on 27 November 1989. In his speech, thalaivar told the gathering that if he ever betrayed Tamil Eelam they must kill him.

There were 27 Thuyilum Illam (Maaveerar cemeteries) across Tamil Eezham. All were destroyed by the Sri Lankan army during and post-war.

Between 27.11.1982 - 20.11.2008, we lost over 22,390 Maaveerars.

தமிழீழ தாய் மண்ணின் விடியலுக்காய் இன்றைய நாளில் தமது இன்னுயிர்களை ஈகம் செய்த மாவீரர்கள். 

Resting home for our heroes 💛 துயிலும் இல்லங்கள்❤️

Maaveerar Naal encapsulates more than just remembrance. It is a reaffirmation of Tamil nationhood & the struggle for the Tamil peoples right to self-determination