Tamils across the homeland lit lamps and laid flowers in their homes to pay tribute to the lives lost in the Tamil struggle for liberation.
Families held small, private commemorations in their homes as Sri Lanka has thwarted attempts to commemorate the fallen publicly by imposing court ordered bans and ramping up their surveillance and intimidation.
Mullaitivu
Tamil families held a small scale ceremony where families of Maaveerar lit flames and were given coconut palm saplings, as per past traditions.
The families braved Sri Lankan military intimidation to hold the event and commemorate those who lost their lives.
Jaffna
A flame was lit and special services held at Selva Sanithi temple in Thondamanaru.
Vavuniya
Vavuniya Missing Persons Association held a memorial service at Maharampaikulam Vinayagar temple.
In Vavuniya, the Citizen's Committee also lit lamps in a small ceremony for the fallen.
Kilinochchi
Batticaloa
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