World Vegetarian Day and International Vegetarian Week

World Vegetarian Day is observed annually on October 1. It is the official date, however if necessary, individuals may schedule their event on a nearby date instead. It is a day of celebration established by the North American Vegetarian Society in 1977 and endorsed by the International Vegetarian Union in 1978, "To promote the joy, compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism." It brings awareness to the ethical, environmental, health and humanitarian benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle.

World Vegetarian Day initiates the month of October as Vegetarian Awareness Month, which ends with November 1, World Vegan Day, as the end of that month of celebration. Vegetarian Awareness Month has been known variously as Reverence for Life month, Month of Vegetarian Food, and more.

Founded in 1974, the North American Vegetarian Society (NAVS) is a non-profit tax-exempt educational organization. Their focus is two-pronged. The first is to provide a support network for members, affiliated groups and vegetarians in general. The second is to inform the public about how vegetarianism benefits humans, other animals and our shared earth. Organization accomplish these goals through many means, including quarterly magazine, developing and distributing other publications, hosting conferences, advising the media and assisting individuals with inquiries.

The International Vegetarian Union (IVU) is an international non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote vegetarianism. IVU was founded in 1908 in Dresden, Germany. It is considered as an umbrella organization for under this organisation are included organisations from many countries, and organises often World and Regional Vegetarian Congresses.

The International Vegetarian Week (IVW) consists of 7 days, October 1 to 7, where many events promoting the vegetarian lifestyle take place in several nations of the world. This annual week begins with World Vegetarian Day

Source: wikipedia.org | navs-online.org | ivu.org