European Epilepsy Day
European Epilepsy Day is held on February 9. This event in the first decade of the month February is annual. 
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The ILAE/IBE/WHO Global Campaign against Epilepsy is a joint initiative of the World Health Organization (WHO), the International League against Epilepsy (ILAE) and the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) to bring epilepsy "Out of the Shadows" by improving the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and social acceptability of the disorder world-wide.
European Epilepsy Day will take place annually on the 2nd Monday of February beginning in 2011. Together with the ILAE/IBE/WHO Global Campaign Against Epilepsy “Out of the Shadows”, European Epilepsy Day will strengthen the aims and objectives of IBE to improve the lives of those with epilepsy.
Similar holidays and events, festivals and interesting facts
Masseur's Day in Ukraine on February 7
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on February 7 (United States);
International Epilepsy Day on February 9 (every year on the second Monday of February people join together to celebrate IED);
International Pizza Day on February 9
Toothache Day on February 9 (It is so important that we learn how to take care of our teeth and not only get rid of nasty aches but also stop them coming back or turning into something more serious);
Dentist Day in Mexico on February 9
World Pulses Day on February 10 (UN: A/RES/73/251. Dried beans, lentils and peas are the most commonly known and consumed types of pulses. Pulses are a type of leguminous crop that are harvested solely for the dry seed.)