World Vegetarian Day is celebrated around the planet on October 1 annually. It is a day of spectacle created by the North American Vegetarian Society in 1977 and was endorsed by the International Vegetarian Union in 1978, "To promote the joy, compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism." It is an attention to promote the vegetarian lifestyle which includes health, humanitarian, ethical, and environmental benefits.
World Vegetarian Day 2023
World Vegetarian Day in 2023 will be celebrated on Sunday, 1st October. Observed by Vegetarians across the world, it initiates the month of October as Vegetarian Awareness Month, which culminates with November 1, World Vegan Day, as the end of that month of celebration.
World Vegetarian Day History
Vegetarian Day was established by the North American Vegetarian Society (NAVS) in 1977 to increase awareness about the benefits of a vegetarian diet and also inspire people to save animal lives. In 1978, the International Vegetarian Union also endorsed the day.
World Vegetarian Day Celebrations
There are specific activities held on this day. Such as regional, local, and national groups organize events or seminars to promote the desirability and benefits of vegetarian practices.
How to celebrate World Vegetarian Day
There are several ways that you can celebrate World Vegetarian Day, here are 4 ways:
1. Have a meatless option
Try to spend the day without any meat. You can enrich your knowledge or share your knowledge about the benefits of being a vegetarian.
2. Educate your loved ones
Teach friends, followers, and family members about the benefits of going vegetarian. There are lots of resources online about this.
3. Shop at a local farm
It is a great way to observe Vegetarian Day shopping at a nearby farmer’s market. These markets tend to have a number of hygienic and fresh fruits and vegetables.
4. Share the veggie dishes
If you are not a vegetarian, no problem. Become a short-term vegan, especially for a day. Cook some veggie dishes to share with your office or mates.
World Vegetarian Day Wishes, Messages 2023
Here we have added some of the best Vegetarian Day Wishes and Messages for you to send your vegan companions:
- We should motivate people more and more to turn vegetarians as it would keep biodiversity going and save animals. Happy World Vegetarian Day!
- God created plants so that we could get energy by eating them. But He never created all animals to eat! Happy Vegetarian Day!
- Counterfeit vegetables in supermarkets are a sign of more and more people turning into vegetarians. Happy World Vegetarian Day!
- You don’t need to be a vegetarian by pressure, but rather become one by preference. Be sensible to make a better choice for a healthier. Happy World Vegetarian Day!
- I'm not a follower of vegetarianism, but I do appreciate all those who are vegetarians. Wishing all the vegans a Happy World Vegetarian Day!
World Vegetarian Day Status, Captions
Here are some Vegetarian Day Statuses and Captions to post on social media to raise awareness of the benefits of being a veg:
- Consume vegetarian, turn to slim and healthy. Happy World Vegetarian Day!
- Let's not insist non-vegetarians turn into vegetarians as it may cause a shortage of food. Happy Vegetarian Day!
- Lucky are those who chose to be vegetarians, because it's not effortless to become one. #WorldVegetarianDay
- It's very simple to make choices; be a Veg or Non-Veg, healthy or unhealthy, it's up to you. #WorldVegetarianDay
- You're unrestricted to choose your food and live healthily with preference. Happy World Vegetarian Day!
World Vegetarian Day Quotes
Here are the best Vegetarianism Quotes that you can share with your loved ones to promote World Vegetarian Day:
"Killing an animal to make a coat is a sin. It wasn't meant to be and we have no right to do it. A woman gains great status when she refuses to see anything beautiful killed to be put on her back. Then she's truly beautiful!" — Doris Day
"I’ve been a vegetarian for years and years. I’m not judgemental about others who aren’t, I just feel I cannot eat or wear living creatures." — Drew Barrymore
"You can judge a man’s true character by the way he treats his fellow animals." — Paul McCartney
"I became a vegetarian out of compassion for animals and to live as healthy as possible. I realized soon after that I was truly concerned with nonviolent consumption and my own health, a vegan diet was the best decision." — Davey Havok
"The time will come when men such as I will look upon the murder of animals as they now look on the murder of men." — Leonardo da Vinci
"Animals are my friends. And I don’t eat my friends." — George Bernard Shaw
"A man can live and be healthy without killing animals for food; therefore, if he eats meat, he participates in taking animal life merely for the sake of his appetite. And to act so is immoral." — Leo Tolstoy
"To my mind, the life of a lamb is no less precious than that of a human being. I should be unwilling to take the life of a lamb for the sake of the human body." — Mahatma Gandhi
In the concluding section of World Vegetarian Day, we would suggest you take advantage of exploring the veggie offerings. Just for one day, opt for a meatless or fishless meal. Who knows? It may prove to be more delicious than that steak.