The Holocaust Memorial Day

Holocaust Memorial Day, observed annually on January 27, recognizes the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, the largest Nazi concentration camp, in 1945. It serves as a solemn reminder of the atrocities committed during the Holocaust, when six million Jews and millions of others—including Romani people, disabled individuals, and political opponents—were systematically persecuted and murdered by the Nazi regime. The day honors the victims, promotes awareness of the dangers of hatred and prejudice, and encourages reflection on the importance of tolerance, human rights, and preventing such atrocities from happening again.