9 octombrie: Ziua Națională de Comemorare a Victimelor Holocaustului din România

Romania observes the National Day of Commemoration of Holocaust Victims on October 9, marking the start of mass deportations of Jews in 1941. Officially established in 2004, this day highlights the persecution and crimes committed during the Holocaust under Romanian administration. Over 35,000 Jews were deported to Transnistria in October 1941 alone. The day allows for various commemorative and educational activities, emphasizing the importance of remembering the victims and educating future generations about the Holocaust. It is distinct from January 27, the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which commemorates the liberation of Auschwitz.