Current Affairs - Important Days - Discussion

World Animal Day is observed on October 4 every year to promote global awareness about animal rights, welfare, and conservation. The day aligns with the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, symbolizing compassion toward all living beings. First celebrated in 1925 by Heinrich Zimmermann in Berlin, the observance date was officially moved to October 4 in 1929. In 2025, World Animal Day marks its 100th anniversary, with the theme “Save Animals, Save the Planet,” emphasizing the interconnection between protecting animals and sustaining the Earth’s ecosystems.