World Animal Day 2024: World Animal Day is celebrated every year on 4 October. The main objective of celebrating this special day is to improve and improve the condition of animals all over the world. For your information, this day is celebrated to commemorate the birthday of St. Francis of Assisi, the great protector of animals. He was a great protector of animals. In such a situation, today on the occasion of World Animal Day, let us try to know some important and interesting things to it.
According to experts, 'World Animal Day' is an international day. This day is celebrated in different ways in every country. Irrespective of nationality, religion, faith and political ideology, all countries celebrate it in their own way. Through increased awareness and education we can create such a world. Where the emotions of animals are understood and special attention is given to their welfare.
What is the significance of World Animal Day?
World Animal Day emphasizes the importance of compassion towards animals. It encourages people to consider the feelings and needs of animals and make choices that promote their well-being.
Let us tell you, the objective of World Animal Day is to improve animal welfare standards and get the support of individuals and organizations. The basic objective of this day is to protect the extinct animals and strengthen their relationship with humans.
International Animal Day works on the belief that every animal is a unique sentient being and therefore deserves compassion and social justice. Even during any natural disaster, these animals are treated second class and their safety is negligent, which is absolutely wrong.
History of 'World Animal Day'
World Animal Day was started by gynecologist Heinrich Zimmermann. He organized the first World Animal Day on 24 March 1925 at the Sports Palace in Berlin, Germany. More than 5,000 people participated in this first event. The event was originally scheduled for October 4, to coincide with the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi. However, the venue was not available that day. For the first time in 1929, this event started being celebrated on 4 October instead of 24 March.
Animal welfare organizations, community groups, youth and children's clubs, businesses and individuals organize different events to mark World Animal Day. 'Naturewatch Foundation' encourages participation and is helping to remind this day all over the world.
