The Jewish Supersite w.w.w. Yom Hazikaron Israel's Memorial Day Yom Hazikaron is Israel's Memorial Day for its fallen soldiers. Israelis don't listen to music, and many attend memorial ceremonies for relatives and friends who died in combat. Upon hearing the sirens, Israelis stand in silence.
Drivers stop their cars and stand as well.
The date chosen for Yom Hazikaron was 4 Iyar, the day before Israel's national independence day.