World Animal Day 2021: Know its history, aim and significance.
World Animal Day is observed every year on October 4, the feast day of Francis of Assisi, who was regarded as the patron saint of animals.
The day was celebrated for the first time in 1925 by cynologist Heinrich Zimmermann to address the plight of animals and initiate work towards their protection -- both in the wild and domestic world.
History of World Animal Day.
Zimmermann had organised an event for the first time on March 24, 1925, at the Sport Palace in Berlin.
Over 5,000 people had attended the event that was originally scheduled for October 4, to align with the fest day of Saint Francis of Assisi.
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In 1931, World Animal Day became global during a world protection organisation conference in Florence, Italy.
In 2002, the Finnish Association of Animal Protection Associations celebrated the day and even involved school children in its events.
