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World Vegetarian Day 2025: Learn 5 lesser-known facts

Nascimento Pinto

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By Nascimento Pinto
Published Sep 29, 2025

World Vegetarian Day 2025

Every year, World Vegetarian Day 2025 is observed on October 1 to celebrate vegetarianism and make people aware about its benefits

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Origins

The day was started by the North American Vegetarian Society in 1977, and endorsed by International Vegetarian Union in 1978, according to the official website

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Uniqueness

While October 1 is observed as World Vegetarian Day around the globe, the entire month is celebrated as Vegetarian Awareness Month

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