World Animal Day observed on 4 October 2024.

Important Days

World Animal Day (WAD) is celebrated annually on October 4th to highlight the importance of animals and raise awareness about their welfare, contributing to ecological balance.


      - In 1931, Zimmermann's proposal to officially designate October 4th as World Animal Day was accepted and enacted as a resolution during the International Animal Protection Congress held in Florence, Italy.

     

     

Main Points:-   (i) The theme for World Animal Day 2024 is "The world is their home too."

      (ii) World Animal Day was proposed by cynologist and animal protection advocate Heinrich Zimmerman to promote animal welfare.


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