World Egg Day Explained

Holiday Name:World Egg Day
Observedby:World Egg Day
Date:1st Friday of October
Type:International
Frequency:Annual

World Egg Day is a day celebrated on the second Friday of October every year.[1]

Background

The International Egg Commission (IEC) was established in 1964 to establish eggs as a high-quality and readily available non-vegetarian food in the world. Currently the membership of this organization is 80.[2] The organization organized the first 'World Egg Day' in the year 1996 in Vienna, the capital of Austria, with the aim of meeting the demand for animal meat, building a healthy and talented nation and above all raising public awareness about the quality of eggs, which has since been celebrated every year on the second Friday of October.[3] Currently, 'World Egg Day' is celebrated in 40 countries around the world, including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, India, etc.[4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2024-10-11 . World Egg Day 2024- From Ancient Egypt To Rome, How History Shaped The Way We Eat Our Breakfast Today . 2024-10-27 . Times Now . en.
  2. Web site: World Egg Day 2024 - Awareness Days Events Calendar 2024 . 2024-10-27 . en-GB.
  3. Web site: 2024-10-11 . World Egg Day 2024: 9 ‘egg-cellent’ reasons to eat eggs regularly . 2024-10-27 . www.firstpost.com . en.
  4. Web site: World Egg Day 2024 Join in the Global Egg Celebrations . 2024-10-27 . International Egg Commission . en-GB.
  5. Web site: World Egg Day 2024: 5 Unique Dishes For Breakfast . 2024-10-27 . www.news18.com . en.