World Arthritis Day: 12 October

Every year the World Arthritis Day is observed every year on October 12 to raise awareness about arthritis, an inflammatory condition that causes pain and stiffness in joints which can worsen with age.

This day was started by Arthritis and Rheumatism International (ARI) in 1996 in order to spread awareness about arthritis and encourage policymakers to help reduce the burden of arthritis.

The theme of World Arthritis Day 2021 is “Don’t delay, connect today: Time2work.”