Day of Sorrows

The Day of Sorrows (Katamuran: Zezhek senzekbeya, Lit. Day of ongoing losses) is a national holiday in Katamur that commemorates the service of individuals in the military and mourn those who died in service either officially or in Postmortem recognized service (PRS). The day was introduced after the conclusion of the Muran Civil War, which resulted in the death of 10% of the Katamuran population, to remember the sacrifices of all members of Katamuran society and to mourn those who lost their lives in the war, regardless of their alignment in the war. The day has since expanded to include deaths in service during any conflict, most notably both of the Great Wars. The day is comprised of remembrance services performed at war memorials and military landmarks Typically concluded at sunset. Other ceremonies include military marches of both servicing and retired veteran soldiers as well as medal ceremonies for newly acknowledged achievements by those who passed away in service. The Day of Sorrows is one of the consistently most attended national holiday in the nation.