World Animal Day: 04 October

World Animal Day is observed annually on October 04 since 1929. It is celebrated in different countries, worldwide, to educate people in order to help them recognise animals as sentient beings and always keep good actions towards them. It was originated by Heinrich Zimmermann and he organized the first World Animal Day on 24 March 1925 at the Sport Palace in Berlin, Germany.

The day aims to raise the status of animals in order to improve welfare standards around the globe.

The event was moved to 4 October for the first time in 1929.