Thousands of British Tamils from across the country came together to commemorate Maaveerar Naal, honouring the sacrifices of their fallen heroes through moving tributes, cultural performances, and remembrance ceremonies held in cities including London and Oxford. 

Maaveerar Naal commemorations took place in Amparai's Kanchikudiyaaru Thuyilum Illam, which locals had cleared despite torrential rains.

Thousands of Tamils have gathered at the Kanagapuram Thuyilum Illum, Kilinochchi, the site of a destroyed LTTE cemetery, to pay tribute to fallen Tamil fighters.

Tamils held commemorations in Vavuniya to mark Maaveerar Naal despite the heavy rainfall. 

Tamils gathered at the grounds near Eechankulam Thuyilum Illam to pay their respects for fallen LTTE cadres as the Sri Lankan army now occupy the land where thousands of LTTE bodies were buried. 

Despite the torrential rains and impending cyclone which is expected to make landfall in the Eastern coast within the next 12 hours, preparations are underway for Maaveerar Naal commemorations. These images are from Nallur and vVsuvamadu.

Despite severe flooding following the landfall of cyclone Fengal, preparations for Maaveerar Naal continue across Tamil Eelam. 

Newspapers across the Tamil homeland marked Maaveerar Naal – Great Heroes’ Day – as Tamils around the world paid tribute to those who sacrificed their lives in the liberation struggle.

Several also carried stories on the marking of LTTE leader Veluppillai Prabhakaran’s 70^th birthday yesterday.

See the front pages of various newspapers below.

Uthayan