World Animal Day 2024 and Theme: Know History and Significance of the Day That Raises Awareness About Animal Rights

World Animal Day is celebrated annually on October 4 to raise awareness about animal rights and welfare. The international event aims to raise the status of animals and improve welfare standards around the globe. The day promotes global efforts to improve the living conditions of animals, protect endangered species, and highlight the importance of treating animals responsibly. World Animal Day is a day of celebration for animal lovers and notably, it’s the feast day of St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. October 2024 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates. 

The ultimate goal of the global event is to promote kindness, respect, and compassion for all living creatures around the world. The theme of World Animal Day 2024 is ‘The world is their home too’. In this article, let’s know more about World Animal Day 2024 date, history and the significance of this global event.

World Animal Day 2024 Date

World Animal Day 2024 falls on Friday, October 4.

World Animal Day 2024 Theme

The theme of World Animal Day 2024 is ‘The world is their home too’.

World Animal Day History

World Animal Day was established by Heinrich Zimmermann, a writer and publisher of the German magazine Mensch und Hund (Man and Dog). The first World Animal Day on March 24, 1925, at the Sport Palace in Berlin, Germany which was attended by over 5,000 people. The event was then moved to October 4 for the first time in 1929. Every year, Zimmermann worked tirelessly on the promotion of World Animal Day. Finally, in May 1931 at a Congress of the International Animal Protection Congress in Florence, Italy, Zimmermann’s proposal to make October 4 as World Animal Day universal was unanimously accepted and adopted as a resolution.

World Animal Day Significance

World Animal Day is an important day that serves as an opportunity to highlight the need to improve standards of animal wellbeing throughout the world. On October 4, the day aims to take action against animal cruelty, neglect and unfair treatment and make the world a better place for all animals. Since the establishment of this day, thousands of passionate animal advocates have taken part in a World Animal Day celebration. At present, over 90 ambassadors help to raise awareness in over 70 countries around the globe.

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