Hul Diwas, or Santhal Rebellion Day, is observed every year on 30 June in Jharkhand. It commemorates the Santhal uprising of 1855, led by Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu. The rebellion started on 30 June 1855 in Bhognadih village, Jharkhand's Sahibganj district. 'Hul' means revolution in the Santhali language. The day honors the Adivasi revolt against British colonial rule and exploitation by zamindars and moneylenders.
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