Numerous landmarks across the UK have been lit up in purple to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, which is a day to remember the millions of people, mostly Jews, who were brutally murdered by Nazis and their supporters, as well as victims of other genocides. The date is observed to commemorate the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp on January 27, 1945. Every year, the day is centred around a theme, and for 2022, it is “Fragility of Freedom”, which is an event that prompts participants to not take freedoms for granted and explore ways to reinforce freedoms globally.
Numerous UK leaders have paid tribute to individuals who lost their lives due to the Holocaust. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Twitter that “We have a duty to remember the horrific crimes of the Holocaust.” Humza Yousaf, the Scottish First Minister, lit a candle in memory of the victims and stated that the day was a reminder that everyone must “unite against hatred wherever we see it.” The Royal Family observed the day on social media, uploading a photograph of King Charles and Queen Camilla lighting candles recently at Sandringham House.
As a symbol of the fight against prejudice and hatred, people across the UK were encouraged to light candles in their own homes. Six million Jewish individuals from various European countries were killed during the Holocaust, as well as millions of other people, including LGBT individuals, Roma and Sinti, and those with disabilities. In addition to commemorating the lives lost, Holocaust Memorial Day also pays tribute to the victims of genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia, and Darfur. Candles were projected on a display in London’s Piccadilly Circus, while hundreds of candles were lit in York Minster’s Chapter House in the form of the Star of David
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