Monthly Message 

On the 27th January it will be Holocaust Memorial Day; this year it marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp complex, and the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Bosnia.
 

Sadly, 80 years on from the liberation, antisemitism has increased significantly in the UK and globally following the October 7th attacks in Israel by Hamas and the subsequent war in Gaza. Extremists are exploiting the situation to stir up anti-Muslim hatred in the UK. Many communities in the UK are feeling vulnerable, with hostility and suspicion of others rising. 
 

The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust are hoping that this HMD 2025 will be an opportunity for people to come together, learn about the past, and take actions to make a better future for all.
 

Each year people from across the UK take part in our Light the Darkness national moment for Holocaust Memorial Day.

At 8.00 pm on 27th January, people across the nation will light candles and put them safely in their windows to:
 

Iconic buildings and landmarks will light up in purple during this powerful national moment of commemoration and solidarity.
 

Become part of the conversation about Light the Darkness online by sharing a photo of your candle and tagging us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. Use the hashtags #HolocaustMemorialDay and #LightTheDarkness.

 

Rebecca Washington, Trinity Elder