Auschwitz Liberation Day is observed on January 27 to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust, particularly the Jews who were killed and abused by Nazi Germany. Auschwitz, also known as Auschwitz-Birkenau, was the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp located in southern Poland. This day serves as a reminder of the atrocities committed during the Holocaust, where approximately 1.1 million people, mainly Jews, lost their lives. On January 27, Soviet soldiers liberated the camp in 1945, freeing about 7,000 remaining prisoners. The day is also recognized as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, urging people to remember and reflect on the historical significance of these events and the importance of preventing such atrocities in the future. Typical customs include memorial services and educational activities aimed at honoring the victims and raising awareness about the Holocaust.