On November 13, Baloch people in Balochistan and various countries held events to observe Martyrs’ Day.
The Baloch Shuhda (Martyrs) Committee organized ceremonies in Balochistan and Gulf countries, where participants laid flowers and lit candles in front of portraits of Baloch “martyrs.”
Speakers at the events described November 13 as a day of pride for the Baloch nation, calling it a time to remember the “bravery and sacrifices made for Balochistan’s independence.”
According to the speakers, the day represents a renewed commitment to continue the struggle for what they called an independent Balochistan.
In Quetta, the capital of Balochistan, candles were lit at a protest camp for the forcibly disappeared, and attendees paid tribute to the “martyrs.” Social media was also filled with tributes to the Baloch “martyrs.”
A Balochi cultural gathering took place where prominent singers Meer Ahmad Baloch, Sawal Kandeel, and Meeral Baloch performed songs in tribute to those said to have defended Baloch land, identity, and rights.
“Today Is a Day for National Heroes”
In a social media post, Baloch leader Dr. Mahrang Baloch said, “Today, I pay tribute to our national martyrs.” She referred to them as heroes who sacrificed their lives for what she described as a better future for the Baloch people.
Dr. Mahrang emphasized the importance of unity among the Baloch people, urging them to focus their efforts on what she called “enemies of the Baloch” and to set aside personal pride to honor the martyrs’ vision.
She said that Baloch “martyrs” had sacrificed for a prosperous future and that all Baloch should work toward realizing those goals.
Dr. Mahrang encouraged Baloch youth to remember the sacrifices of the “martyrs” and to contribute to the “Baloch cause” in various fields, whether as teachers, scientists, journalists, or technology experts.
She concluded, “The best way to honor Baloch martyrs is to follow their path and take part in the national struggle.”
“Martyrs Are Our National Asset”
Another Baloch activist, Sammi Deen Baloch, also paid tribute to the Baloch “martyrs.” She described them as individuals who sacrificed their personal lives for collective ideals of equality and justice.
Sammi Deen said that by choosing the path of resistance against “oppression and domination, the martyrs have earned a place among history’s figures of resistance.”
She called the “martyrs a national asset” and said their sacrifices serve as a reminder for Baloch people to unite and oppose what she described as “oppression and injustice in Balochistan.”